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Hughes 369E crash near Ely, Nevada, United States

unknown2022-08-15
Summary

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.

Incident details
Date
2022-08-15
Location
Ely, Nevada, United States
Aircraft
Hughes 369E
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
39.6952, -115.0875
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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