DANIEL ANTHONY PROCTOR M24 ORION PLUS
Suches, GA — November 26, 2022
Event Information
| Date | November 26, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA072 |
| Event ID | 20221128106372 |
| Location | Suches, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.69813, -84.01114 |
| Airport | High Valley Airpark |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | DANIEL ANTHONY PROCTOR |
| Model | M24 ORION PLUS |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to take off from the runway midpoint with a tailwind, which resulted in impact 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.