Summary
On November 22, 2021, a Leonardo Spa AW169 (N307TC) was involved in an incident near Austin, TX. All 6 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The helicopter’s impact with a bird during cruise flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N307TC.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 22, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA057
Location
Austin, TX
Event ID
20211130104335
Coordinates
30.261367, -97.650147
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6
Probable Cause and Findings
The helicopter’s impact with a bird during cruise flight.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
AW169
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2
Seats
12
FAA Model
AW169
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
Address
700 LAVACA ST STE 800
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
TX 78701-3108
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# CEN22LA057