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
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
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# ANC24LA009