AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS 350B3
Christmas Valley, OR — May 19, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA182 |
| Event ID | 20220519105103 |
| Location | Christmas Valley, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.23625, -120.66469 |
| Airport | Christmas Valley Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS |
| Model | AS 350B3 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 4 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain control in high wind conditions while repositioning during a landing attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
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.