Summary
On October 27, 2020, a American Eurocopter AS350B3 (N530H) was involved in an accident near Silver City, NM. 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 failure to maintain sufficient altitude above terrain while operating in reduced visibility due to snow showers.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N530H.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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