EUROCOPTER EC120B
Rancho Cordova, CA — December 11, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 11, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA068 |
| Event ID | 20221216106469 |
| Location | Rancho Cordova, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.57910, -121.29850 |
| Airport | Mather |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | EC120B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of helicopter control during landing with a crosswind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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.