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Robinson R44 crash near Rowlett, Texas, United States

fatal2022-03-252 fatalities
Summary

A loss of helicopter control while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom in flight, tail boom separation, and an uncontrolled descent.

Incident details
Date
2022-03-25
Location
Rowlett, Texas, United States
Aircraft
Operator
SKY HELICOPTERS INC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
2
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
32.9079, -96.5822
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities2
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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