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December 13, 2022 · Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · N415RX
Yuba City, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Yuba City, CA
Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 (2021)
Tail Number
N415RX
Operator
Reach Air Medical Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA066
The pilot in the helicopter reported that, during cruise flight at dusk with night vision goggles on, he encountered a flock of birds at 1,500 ft above ground level. As the pilot initiated a climbing left turn to avoid the birds, he heard a loud bang accompanied by a pain in his left leg. The helicopter then began to vibrate, and the pilot initiated a precautionary landing in a nearby field without further incident. Bird remains were located throughout the pilot side of the cockpit. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the windshield. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The pilot in the helicopter reported that, during cruise flight at dusk with night vision goggles on, he encountered a flock of birds at 1,500 ft above ground level. As the pilot initiated a climbing left turn to avoid the birds, he heard a loud bang accompanied by a pain in his left leg. The helicopter then began to vibrate, and the pilot initiated a precautionary landing in a nearby field without further incident. Bird remains were located throughout the pilot side of the cockpit. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the windshield. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2
Tail NumberN415RX
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorReach Air Medical Services
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsSafran · ARRIEL 2D · Turboshaft · 802
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 49 · Second Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 41 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC