Final 1 serious Sep 16, 2023

N297SH crash at Johnson River, AK

Eurocopter AS 350 B3 — External load event (Rotorcraft) at Johnson River, AK

DateSep 16, 2023
Tail numberN297SH
AircraftEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Airbus AS350 AStar · AS50
LocationJohnson River, AK
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 133 Exld
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseANC23LA085

Probable cause

The ground crew’s failure to remain clear of a tag line during sling load operations, resulting in his entanglement.

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