MEADVIEW, AZ, USA
N711KH
FAIRCHILD HILLER FH-1100
PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS S SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF LAKE MEAD, HOOVER DAM AND THE WESTERN RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON. BEFORE REACHING THE CANYON THE FLT WAS TO TRAVEL OVER A 5500 FT MSL RIDGE. THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED A JUNIPER TREE AT THE BOTTOM OF A 3-SIDED CANYON AT 5020 FT MSL. EXAMINATION OF THE HELICOPTER AND ENG FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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