MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 369FF
Palm Gardens, NV — May 6, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA185 |
| Event ID | 20210507103046 |
| Location | Palm Gardens, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.19695, -114.85647 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO |
| Model | 369FF |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 133 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an encounter with a dust devil shortly after takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.