# NTSB Accident SEA95LA223
> **Eurocopter AS350BA** · 1995-09-23 · CRATER LAKE, OR, USA · FATL
## 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.

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