24 May 2023: EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3 — US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY — San Diego, CA
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a hover taxi due to distraction resulting from the unanticipated activation of strobing lights while using night vision googles.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotResponse/compensationAltitude — Not attained/maintained