Summary
On July 25, 2018, a Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N354LA) was involved in an accident near Kobuk, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadvertent dynamic rollover during takeoff.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC18CA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N354LA.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
NTSB Number
ANC18CA056
Location
Kobuk, AK
Event ID
20180723X24817
Coordinates
66.935554, -156.773050
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadvertent dynamic rollover during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
AS 350 B3
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
AS 350 B3
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
159 CATAMOUNT DR
City
MILTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05468-3284
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC18CA056