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EUROCOPTER EC130 crash near Peach Springs, Arizona, United States

fatal2018-02-105 fatalities
Summary

A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain during an approach to land in gusting, tailwind conditions in an area of potential downdrafts and turbulence.

Incident details
Date
2018-02-10
Location
Peach Springs, Arizona, United States
Aircraft
EUROCOPTER EC130
Operator
Papillon Airways, Inc.
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
5
Injuries
2
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
approach
Weather
VMC
35.9672, -113.7689
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities5
Injuries2
SourceNTSB CAROL
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