September 10, 1999 at JUNEAU, Alaska.
AS350B on ice field sightseeing flight, becomes disorientated over featureless terrain, hits ground hard. 2nd company helicopter despatched to search for overdue flight... becomes disorientated over featureless terrain, hits ground hard. 3rd company helicopter despatched to search for overdue flights... becomes disorientated over featureless terrain, .... can you guess?
A very expensive day for the company. Fortunately no serious injuries.
1st prang
2nd prang
3rd prang