Preliminary Accident Reports

February 2012 Issue

December 7, 2011, Las Vegas, Nev., Eurocopter AS350B2

At 1630 Pacific time, the helicopter, operated as a Part 135 tourist sightseeing flight, crashed in mountainous terrain. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured, and the helicopter was substantially damaged. Weather was reported as clear with good visibility and dusk light conditions.

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