EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3
Johnson River, AK, September 16, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Johnson River, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.15000, -152.90000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA085 |
| Event ID | 20230925193130 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS 350 B3 |
| Registration # | N297SH |
| Operator | Soloy Helicopters LLC |
| Owner | JC AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 133 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The ground crew’s failure to remain clear of a tag line during sling load operations, resulting in his entanglement.
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.