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Robinson R44 crash near Fowlerton, Texas, United States

minor2023-01-10
Summary

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in an uncontrollable spin due to tail rotor damage.

Incident details
Date
2023-01-10
Location
Fowlerton, Texas, United States
Aircraft
Operator
SMITH HELICOPTERS INC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
28.2554, -98.7394
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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