# NTSB Accident SEA01LA061
> **EUROCOPTER AS-350 B2 Ecureuil** · 2001-03-11 · Mazama, WA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01LA061
- **Event ID:** 20010321X00626
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-03-11
- **Location:** Mazama, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.589962, -120.389549
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** EUROCOPTER
- **Model:** AS-350 B2 Ecureuil
- **Registration:** N189EH
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.  Snow covered terrain, high and variable wind conditions, and failure of attaining the proper touchdown point were factors.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=SEA01LA061) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*