N130WS

Substantial
Minor

EUROCOPTER EC 130 B4S/N: 3735

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 8, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA061
Location
Waimea, HI
Event ID
20221209106435
Coordinates
20.006000, -155.796000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of helicopter control on approach to land due to entering a vortex ring state condition, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EUROCOPTER
Serial Number
3735
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
EC 130 B4
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
EC 130 B4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WORLD TRADE ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
1800 NORTHFORK LN
City
LUCAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75002-8496
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# WPR23LA061