MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 500
Twin Falls, ID, May 14, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Twin Falls, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | JOSLIN FLD/MAGIC VALLEY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA188 |
| Event ID | 20260515202999 |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER |
| Model | 500 |
| Registration # | N952SF |
| Operator | INTERPARTS GENERAL BUSINESS INC |
| Owner | INTERPARTS GENERAL BUSINESS INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.
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.