HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC 369E
Ely, NV, August 15, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ely, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.69523, -115.08750 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA305 |
| Event ID | 20220815105741 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC |
| Model | 369E |
| Registration # | N500AR |
| Operator | HELICOPTER ROUNDUP SERVICE LLC |
| Owner | HELICOPTER ROUNDUP SERVICE LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
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.