SERS · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC130 · 2023-05-06 · Carta Valley, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN23LA178
Event ID
20230509122569
Type
Accident
Date
2023-05-06
Location
Carta Valley, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.80342, -100.7133
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
Model
EC130
Registration
N254DM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The right rear-seat passenger’s improper judgement to release his restraint system and depart the helicopter while in a hover, which resulted in him sustaining serious injuries. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from effects of alcohol consumption.