EUROCOPTER AS332L1
Azusa, CA — March 20, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA125 |
| Event ID | 20220320104802 |
| Location | Azusa, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.17652, -117.88304 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS332L1 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 4 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 6 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree after encountering brownout conditions and a loss of visual reference during the approach to land.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.