No fatalities

EUROCOPTER AS 350 B2 accident at Juneau, AK, 22 Aug 2025

Juneau, AK, United States

On August 22, 2025, an EUROCOPTER AS 350 B2 operated by TEMSCO HELICOPTERS INC was involved in an aviation accident near Juneau, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during takeoff from uneven, snow-covered terrain in flat light conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during takeoff from uneven, snow-covered terrain in flat light conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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