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Hughes 369 crash near Summersville, South Carolina, United States

minor2019-06-26
Summary

The copilot’s disabling of the flight controls of an operating helicopter without telling the pilot on the controls, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.

Incident details
Date
2019-06-26
Location
Summersville, South Carolina, United States
Aircraft
Operator
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
33.0622, -80.2808
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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