AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3
Fort Morgan, CO, March 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Morgan, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.24970, -103.79596 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA129 |
| Event ID | 20240311193909 |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP |
| Model | AS350B3 |
| Registration # | N853MB |
| Operator | MED-TRANS CORP |
| Owner | MED-TRANS CORP |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inflight collision with birds while on approach.
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.