2 fatal · Eurocopter AS350BA · 1995-09-23 · CRATER LAKE, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA95LA223
Event ID
20001207X04610
Type
Accident
Date
1995-09-23
Location
CRATER LAKE, OR, USA
Coordinates
42.919124, -122.12004
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Eurocopter
Model
AS350BA
Registration
N6099Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE WATER, WHILE PERFORMING LOW ALTITUDE FLIGHT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GLASSY WATER CONDITION, AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES CONCERNING PERCEPTION OF ALTITUDE.