Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 5, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA326
Location
Elberon, VA
Event ID
20230807192811
Coordinates
37.031619, -76.808425
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line structure arm, which resulted in main rotor blade contact.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
369
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369D
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1617
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# ERA23LA326