Accident to the Airbus SA342 registered N342WF on 18/07/2022 at Escalante, Utah
Baisse des performances lors de l'approche, collision d'un patin avec le sol, perte de contrôle
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the United States authorities:
Pilot was landing with supplies at a remote site when the helicopter lost performance during approach due to high OAT and density altitude. The pilot attempted a run-on landing and the skid caught on terrain, resulting on the helicopter spiraling in.