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July 18, 2022 · Aerospatiale SA342J · N342WF
Escalante, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2022
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Escalante, UT
Aircraft
Aerospatiale SA342J (1976)
Tail Number
N342WF
Operator
Extreme Dynamic
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA261
The pilot reported that, he was transporting supplies to a remote landing site and had made multiple approaches and landings. He stated that on the final approach, cloud cover had cleared and the helicopter “felt heavy.” About 25-30 ft above the ground the helicopter began to sink and he could not recover. The helicopter hit hard and tipped forward onto its nose during landing, substantially damaging the airframe and main rotors. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to control the helicopter’s descent rate during landing, which resulted in collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, he was transporting supplies to a remote landing site and had made multiple approaches and landings. He stated that on the final approach, cloud cover had cleared and the helicopter “felt heavy.” About 25-30 ft above the ground the helicopter began to sink and he could not recover. The helicopter hit hard and tipped forward onto its nose during landing, substantially damaging the airframe and main rotors. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerospatiale SA342J
Tail NumberN342WF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExtreme Dynamic
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · Astazouxivh · Turboshaft · 850
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 32 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC