# NTSB Accident WPR09TA001
> **EUROCOPTER AS350B3** · 2008-10-02 · Blaine, WA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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