Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA262
Location
Bonners Ferry, ID
Event ID
20240730194811
Coordinates
48.838352, -116.567430
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper selection of a landing site, which resulted in a main rotor strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper performance planning and altitude selection over water, which resulted in an rpm droop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
E L AUTOMATION INC
Address
64 AUTOMATION LN
City
BONNERS FERRY
State / Zip Code
ID 83805-5890
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# WPR24LA262