EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 P2+
Franklin, NC — March 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA147 |
| Event ID | 20230310106859 |
| Location | Franklin, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.21806, -83.49278 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH |
| Model | EC 135 P2+ |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to review an aircraft logbook while enroute, which resulted in controlled flight into 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.