Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 19, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA182
Location
Christmas Valley, OR
Event ID
20220519105103
Coordinates
43.236250, -120.664690
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
4
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inability to maintain control in high wind conditions while repositioning during a landing attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N851AL
Make
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
Serial Number
8647
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
AS 350B3
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2200 WESTCOURT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76207-4529
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# WPR22LA182