N952SFMD Helicopters 5002026-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MD Helicopters 500S/N: 0366E

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA188
Location
Twin Falls, ID
Event ID
20260515202999
Coordinates
42.481809, -114.487730
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MD Helicopters
Serial Number
0366E
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
500H500
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
INTERPARTS GENERAL BUSINESS INC
Address
7104 BRUNSWICK CIR
City
BOYNTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33472-2534
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR26LA188