Final None Aug 22, 2025

N149TH accident at Juneau, AK

Eurocopter AS 350 B2 — Tailstrike at NONE (Juneau, AK)

DateAug 22, 2025
Tail numberN149TH
AircraftEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Airbus AS350 AStar · AS50
LocationJuneau, AK
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Positioning
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA092

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during takeoff from uneven, snow-covered terrain in flat light conditions.

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