No fatalities
EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 P2+ accident at Franklin, NC, 9 Mar 2023
On March 9, 2023, an EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 P2+ operated by LifeForce was involved in an aviation accident near Franklin, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper decision to review an aircraft logbook while enroute, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to review an aircraft logbook while enroute, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDecision related to condition