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Robinson R44 II crash near Dimmitt, Texas, United States

fatal2017-06-031 fatality
Summary

The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.

Incident details
Date
2017-06-03
Location
Dimmitt, Texas, United States
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
34.4206, -102.5122
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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