N99676

Substantial
Minor

EUROCOPTER AS 350 BAS/N: 1542

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA023
Location
Valdez, AK
Event ID
20220316104788
Coordinates
61.262204, -145.874940
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 a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the intended landing spot and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EUROCOPTER
Serial Number
1542
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
AS 350 BA
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
AS 350 BA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALPINE AIR ALASKA LLC
Address
PO BOX 519
City
GIRDWOOD
State / Zip Code
AK 99587-0519
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# ANC22LA023