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December 6, 2017 · Eurocopter AS 350 · N790AM
Santa Rosa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Rosa, AZ
Aircraft
Eurocopter AS 350 (2007)
Tail Number
N790AM
Operator
Us Department of Homeland Security
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA070
The pilot reported that, while landing off airport, the helicopter landed slightly harder than normal. The pilot flew the helicopter back to the airport without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed that the helicopter had sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing off-airport, the helicopter landed slightly harder than normal. The helicopter was flown back to the airport without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed the helicopter had sustained substantial damage to the tail-boom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEurocopter AS 350
Tail NumberN790AM
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Department of Homeland Security
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurboshaft
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:58
Weather SourceWFAC