# NTSB Accident CHI07FA069
> **Eurocopter France EC120B** · 2007-02-12 · Gulf of Mexico, USA · FATL
## 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.

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