EUROCOPTER FRANCE AS350B2
Silverton, WA — September 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA339 |
| Event ID | 20230912193047 |
| Location | Silverton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.03041, -121.53615 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER FRANCE |
| Model | AS350B2 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain visual reference and altitude while maneuvering over a lake during dusk conditions, which resulted in the helicopter impacting water.
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.