2 fatal · Eurocopter France EC120B · 2007-02-12 · Gulf of Mexico, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI07FA069
Event ID
20070223X00214
Type
Accident
Date
2007-02-12
Location
Gulf of Mexico, USA
Coordinates
28.78, -92.541114
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Eurocopter France
Model
EC120B
Registration
N690WR
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with the structure extending from the offshore oil platform. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.