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Aviation accident ANC23FA031

2 fatal · BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 407 · 2023-03-24 · Nuevo, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC23FA031
Event ID
20230324106951
Type
Accident
Date
2023-03-24
Location
Nuevo, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.789279, -117.09542

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Model
407
Registration
N14Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to maneuver in a steep bank at a low altitude, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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