Summary
On September 16, 2023, a Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N297SH) was involved in an accident near Johnson River, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The ground crew’s failure to remain clear of a tag line during sling load operations, resulting in his entanglement.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N297SH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The ground crew’s failure to remain clear of a tag line during sling load operations, resulting in his entanglement.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC23LA085