N558MTEUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 P2+2023-03-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 P2+S/N: 1073

Summary

On March 09, 2023, a Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh EC 135 P2+ (N558MT) was involved in an accident near Franklin, NC. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper decision to review an aircraft logbook while enroute, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N558MT.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 9, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA147
Location
Franklin, NC
Event ID
20230310106859
Coordinates
35.218056, -83.492778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper decision to review an aircraft logbook while enroute, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
Serial Number
1073
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
EC 135 P2+
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2
Seats
7
FAA Model
EC 135 P2+

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MED-TRANS CORPORATION
Address
2200 WESTCOURT RD
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# ERA23LA147