Aviation accident SEA07LA110

Name: aviation accident: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 near Makawao (2007-04-21)
Start: 2007-04-21
Location: Makawao, HI, USA

MINR · Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · 2007-04-21 · Makawao, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA07LA110
Event ID: 20070501X00488
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-04-21
Location: Makawao, HI, USA
Coordinates: 20.866666, -156.316665

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 5
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 6

Aircraft

Make: Eurocopter
Model: EC 130 B4
Registration: N130WS
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind in a confined landing zone, which resulted in a failure to attain translational lift and a loss of control.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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