Aviation Accident Summary NYC82DA172

WESTFIELD, MA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8782F

HUGHES 269A

Analysis

THE HELICOPTER STARTED TO SPIN AROUND AFTER TAKEOFF DURING A HOVER IN STRONG WIND. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND. SIDELOADING BROKE A SKID AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER DURING TOUCHDOWN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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