Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 16, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA021
Location
Pahrump, NV
Event ID
20201022102178
Coordinates
36.165812, -115.903810
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering low over a body a water while facing into the sun, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent impact with the lake surface.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N500DL
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1178
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
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# WPR21LA021