# NTSB Accident LAX99LA284
> **Aerospatiale AS350B3** · 1999-08-26 · LONG BEACH, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX99LA284
- **Event ID:** 20001212X19567
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-08-26
- **Location:** LONG BEACH, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.78973, -118.120185
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aerospatiale
- **Model:** AS350B3
- **Registration:** N5224R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the fence while landing.  A factor was the failure of the helipad to meet the obstacle clearance design criteria specified in FAA Advisory Circular guidance.

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