# NTSB Accident CEN23LA178
> **AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC130** · 2023-05-06 · Carta Valley, TX, USA · SERS
## 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.

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