Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA200
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20230525192242
Coordinates
32.570396, -116.984810
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’s failure to maintain altitude during a hover taxi due to distraction resulting from the unanticipated activation of strobing lights while using night vision googles.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
AS 350 B3
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
AS 350 B3
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Address
1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW RM 6.4A
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
DC 20229-0002
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# WPR23LA200