EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC135T2
Philadelphia, PA, February 17, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 17, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.93333, -75.15000 |
| Airport | THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HO |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA129 |
| Event ID | 20250226199768 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH |
| Model | EC135T2 |
| Registration # | N405TJ |
| Operator | JeffSTAT |
| Owner | AIR METHODS LLC |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.