Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA027
Location
Silver City, NM
Event ID
20201027102200
Coordinates
32.769381, -108.211730
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 failure to maintain sufficient altitude above terrain while operating in reduced visibility due to snow showers.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
AS350B3
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
AS350B3
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# WPR21LA027