Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20LA331
Location
Randle, WA
Event ID
20201007102112
Coordinates
46.281154, -121.422710
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an external load operation.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N91TA
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3310
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS I INC
Address
1000 85TH AVE SE
Status
Deregistered
City
OLYMPIA
State / Zip Code
WA 98501-5707
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# WPR20LA331