1 fatal · EUROCOPTER AS-350B · 2002-03-21 · Susanville, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA114
Event ID
20020322X00384
Type
Accident
Date
2002-03-21
Location
Susanville, CA, USA
Coordinates
40.376945, -120.573059
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
EUROCOPTER
Model
AS-350B
Registration
N1184H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the water while performing a low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were the glassy water condition, and a lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.