EUROCOPTER EC 130 B4
Waimea, HI, December 8, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 8, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Waimea, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 20.00600, -155.79600 |
| Airport | Hapuna Heliport (Private) |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA061 |
| Event ID | 20221209106435 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | EC 130 B4 |
| Registration # | N130WS |
| Operator | Air Taxi |
| Owner | Sunshine Helicopters, Inc |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 6 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of helicopter control on approach to land due to entering a vortex ring state condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.