N405TJEUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC135T22025-02-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC135T2S/N: 0405

Summary

On February 17, 2025, a Dji Air 3 (UNKNOWN) was involved in an incident near Philadelphia, PA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The sUAS operator’s failure to see and avoid a helicopter, resulting in a midair collision between the helicopter and the sUAS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNKNOWN.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 17, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA129
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Event ID
20250226199768
Coordinates
39.933333, -75.150000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The sUAS operator’s failure to see and avoid a helicopter, resulting in a midair collision between the helicopter and the sUAS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
Serial Number
0405
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
EC135T2
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2
Seats
7
FAA Model
EC135T2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR METHODS LLC
Address
5500 S QUEBEC ST STE 300
City
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
CO 80111-1914
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# ERA25LA129