Accident · 2023-08-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-08-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 206 (N288AE)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Air Evac EMS, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Air Evac EMS, Inc.
Probable cause
A collision with a fence during landing due to the crew’s reduced distance estimation and depth perception while using night vision goggles. Contributing to the accident was the low moon angle, which made viewing the fence more challenging.
Source: NTSB case CEN23LA350Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Helicopter | 54 | Class 2 (2023-02-10) | 4,142 total · 3,324 in this make/model · 3,925 as PIC · 66.5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.