Nov 17, 2012
Accident
Substantial Altadena, CA
Injuries5 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
The landing pilot's failure to maintain clearance with from obstacles a parked prior to landinghelicopter and the other pilot's failure to park the helicopter inside of a marked parking pad. Contributing to the accident was the landing pilot's obscured visibility due to moisture on the windscreenAlso contributing to the accident was the other pilot's action of placing the helicopter outside of a marked parking pad.
NTSB WPR13GA044