EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3
San Diego, CA — May 24, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA200 |
| Event ID | 20230525192242 |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.57040, -116.98481 |
| Airport | BROWN FLD MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS 350 B3 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a hover taxi due to distraction resulting from the unanticipated activation of strobing lights while using night vision googles.
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.