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Mosquito MOSQUITO XE crash near Iron Station, North Carolina, United States

minor2018-05-02
Summary

The noncertificated pilot’s decision to practice hovering the helicopter in a confined space, which resulted in the tail rotor striking a tree.

Incident details
Date
2018-05-02
Location
Iron Station, North Carolina, United States
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
35.4400, -81.1200
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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