Summary
On May 06, 2021, a Mcdonnell Douglas Heli Co 369FF (N972BW) was involved in an incident near Palm Gardens, NV. 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 encounter with a dust devil shortly after takeoff.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA185. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N972BW.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an encounter with a dust devil shortly after takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA185