3 fatal · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC AS350 · 2018-09-28 · Gustavus, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN18FA391
Event ID
20180929X15228
Type
Accident
Date
2018-09-28
Location
Gustavus, AK, USA
Coordinates
58.595275, -137.594451
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC
Model
AS350
Registration
N907PL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed after setting the engine fuel control to idle, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with water.