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
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