Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 18, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA261
Location
Escalante, UT
Event ID
20220720105532
Coordinates
37.290000, -111.140000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to control the helicopter’s descent rate during landing, which resulted in collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
SA342J
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
SA342J
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EXTREME DYNAMIC CORP
Address
PO BOX 1165
City
EAST HELENA
State / Zip Code
MT 59635-1165
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# WPR22LA261