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Aviation accident GAA19CA139

NONE · AIRBUS A350 · 2019-02-18 · Eureka, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
GAA19CA139
Event ID
20190219X80927
Type
Accident
Date
2019-02-18
Location
Eureka, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.774166, -147.123336

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
AIRBUS
Model
A350
Registration
N350ST
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on snow-covered mountainous terrain with steep rocks above, which resulted in loose rocks damaging the main rotor blades and the subsequent loss of helicopter controllability.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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