N21FYAIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC AS350B32023-12-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC AS350B3S/N: 9116

Summary

On December 26, 2023, a Airbus Helicopters INC AS350B3 (N21FY) was involved in an accident near Palmer, AK. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries, with 4 people uninjured out of 7 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21FY.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC24LA009
Location
Palmer , AK
Event ID
20231226193569
Coordinates
61.252209, -148.531310
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC
Serial Number
9116
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
AS350B3
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
AS350B3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
H125 AVIATION LLC
Address
75-1 HOOLEI CIR
City
WAILEA
State / Zip Code
HI 96753
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# ANC24LA009