EUROCOPTER FRANCE AS350B2
Silverton, WA — September 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Silverton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.03041, -121.53615 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA339 |
| Event ID | 20230912193047 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER FRANCE |
| Model | AS350B2 |
| Registration # | N350WW |
| Owner | WORLDWIND HELICOPTERS INC |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.