N255SD

Substantial
None

EUROCOPTER EC120BS/N: 1102

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 11, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA068
Location
Rancho Cordova, CA
Event ID
20221216106469
Coordinates
38.579102, -121.298500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of helicopter control during landing with a crosswind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EUROCOPTER
Serial Number
1102
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
EC120B
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
EC120B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SACRAMENTO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Address
3846 BAZLEY WAY
City
MATHER
State / Zip Code
CA 95655
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# WPR23LA068