AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC AS350B3
Palmer, AK — December 26, 2023
Event Information
| Date | December 26, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA009 |
| Event ID | 20231226193569 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.25221, -148.53131 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC |
| Model | AS350B3 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions.
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.