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October 27, 2020 · American Eurocopter AS350B3 · N530H
Silver City, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Silver City, NM
Aircraft
American Eurocopter AS350B3 (2008)
Tail Number
N530H
Operator
Air Methods
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA027
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to relocate the helicopter to a hangar at a nearby airport before a winter storm impacted the area. The pilot took off in moderate visual meteorological conditions and moderate rain; but as the helicopter neared the airport, the precipitation turned from rain to snow. The pilot turned final about 1 mile north of the airport when the precipitation increased, and the visibility reduced. The helicopter impacted terrain about 200 yards north of the runway surface in a mostly level attitude before it rolled onto its left side. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude above terrain while operating in reduced visibility due to snow showers.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to relocate the helicopter to a hangar at a nearby airport before a winter storm impacted the area. The pilot took off in moderate visual meteorological conditions and moderate rain; but as the helicopter neared the airport, the precipitation turned from rain to snow. The pilot turned final about 1 mile north of the airport when the precipitation increased, and the visibility reduced. The helicopter impacted terrain about 200 yards north of the runway surface in a mostly level attitude before it rolled onto its left side. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:37 MDT
Nearest AirportWhiskey Creek Airport (1nm NNW)
Runway17
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3
Tail NumberN530H
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Methods
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · Arriel 2B1 · Turboshaft · 847
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind110° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time23:37
Weather SourceWFAC