EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC135T2
Philadelphia, PA — February 17, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 17, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA129 |
| Event ID | 20250226199768 |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.93333, -75.15000 |
| Airport | THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HO |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH |
| Model | EC135T2 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The sUAS operator’s failure to see and avoid a helicopter, resulting in a midair collision between the helicopter and the sUAS.
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.