Aviation accident FTW01FA021

1 fatal · Eurocopter AS350B2 · 2000-11-17 · HOUSTON, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW01FA021
Event ID: 20001212X22284
Type: Accident
Date: 2000-11-17
Location: HOUSTON, TX, USA
Coordinates: 29.729543, -95.420799

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Eurocopter
Model: AS350B2
Registration: N126TV
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with objects. Contributing factors were the dark night and low ceilings.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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