Incident report
Sikorsky UH-60 crash near Hoffman Island, New York, United States
unknown2017-09-21
Summary
the failure of the sUAS pilot to see and avoid the helicopter due to his intentional flight beyond visual line of sight. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS pilot's incomplete knowledge of the regulations and safe operating practices.
Incident details
Date
2017-09-21
Location
Hoffman Island, New York, United States
Aircraft
Operator
US Army
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Under investigation
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗40.5000, -74.0000
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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