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Aerospatiale SA315B Lama crash near McRae, United States

minor2026-09-18
Summary

An SA315B Lama lost lift shortly after takeoff near McRae, Georgia, and crashed, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not fatally injured. The cause is under investigation.

Incident details
Date
2026-09-18
Location
McRae, United States
Registration
N238HA
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Under investigation
Phase of flight
takeoff
Source
FAA ↗
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Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceFAA
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