Summary
On March 05, 2024, a American Eurocopter Corp AS350B3 (N853MB) was involved in an accident near Fort Morgan, CO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An inflight collision with birds while on approach.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N853MB.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA129
Location
Fort Morgan, CO
Event ID
20240311193909
Coordinates
40.249703, -103.795960
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
An inflight collision with birds while on approach.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
AS350B3
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
AS350B3
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MED-TRANS CORP
Address
2200 WESTCOURT RD
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76207
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# CEN24LA129