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GEORGE W. FELIX MOSQUITO crash near Kershaw, South Carolina, United States

unknown2019-09-23
Summary

The pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control, the skid impacting the ground, and a subsequent dynamic rollover.

Incident details
Date
2019-09-23
Location
Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
takeoff
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
34.4961, -80.5319
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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