Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 9, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA339
Location
Silverton, WA
Event ID
20230912193047
Coordinates
48.030410, -121.536150
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain visual reference and altitude while maneuvering over a lake during dusk conditions, which resulted in the helicopter impacting water.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N350WW
Make
EUROCOPTER FRANCE
Serial Number
2228
Model / ICAO
AS350B2
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA339