AEROSPATIALE AS350B2
Honolulu, HI — May 22, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA038 |
| Event ID | 20230530192262 |
| Location | Honolulu, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.32086, -157.90980 |
| Airport | Daniel K. Inouye International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSPATIALE |
| Model | AS350B2 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The instructor pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a hard landing, and substantial damage to the tail boom.
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.