Summary
On September 22, 2020, a Md Helicopter 369 (N509CG) was involved in an incident near Chemehuevi Valley, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an approach with a gusting variable wind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20LA323. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N509CG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an approach with a gusting variable wind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20LA323