GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC OH-58A+
Oakland, FL — April 26, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 26, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA209 |
| Event ID | 20220427105009 |
| Location | Oakland, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.56966, -81.64492 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC |
| Model | OH-58A+ |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water.
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.