NONE · EUROCOPTER AS350B3 · 2008-10-02 · Blaine, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR09TA001
Event ID
20081002X13229
Type
Accident
Date
2008-10-02
Location
Blaine, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.990001, -122.732223
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
EUROCOPTER
Model
AS350B3
Registration
N172AE
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.