# NTSB Accident LAX02FA114
> **EUROCOPTER AS-350B** · 2002-03-21 · Susanville, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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