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Aviation accident WPR10CA028

NONE · EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3 · 2009-10-22 · Marana, AZ, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR10CA028
Event ID
20091022X74024
Type
Accident
Date
2009-10-22
Location
Marana, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.509723, -111.325279

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
EUROCOPTER
Model
AS 350 B3
Registration
N105LN
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The improper use of the throttle by the pilot receiving instruction, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in the collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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