# NTSB Accident CEN18FA391
> **AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC AS350** · 2018-09-28 · Gustavus, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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