Sep 7, 2009
Accident
Substantial Central, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate evaluation of wind conditions.
NTSB ANC09LA098