MINR · EUROCOPTER EC120B · 2011-10-04 · McAllen, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN12TA004
Event ID
20111005X91033
Type
Accident
Date
2011-10-04
Location
McAllen, TX, USA
Coordinates
26.172222, -98.236389
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
EUROCOPTER
Model
EC120B
Registration
N3925A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of the collective while landing, which resulted in an unrecoverable forward pitching moment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision not to go-around.