Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 2, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA180
Location
Fort White, FL
Event ID
20220406104895
Coordinates
29.992609, -82.709709
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
269A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
269A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TRI COUNTY RENTALS AND SALES INC
Address
PO BOX 1717
City
CHIEFLAND
State / Zip Code
FL 32644-1717
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# ERA22LA180