Articles for tag SPRINGTOWN
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Nov
02
2026
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The pilot reported that before departing for a local flight, he repositioned the helicopter to the fuel station. While preparing to refuel, the pilot discovered the fueling hose was too short to reach the helicopter. The pilot instructed the passenger to exit the helicopter so he could reposition it closer to the fuel pump. After lifting into a low hover, the helicopter turned, and the main rotor blades struck a tree. The helicopter then impacted a second tree. The pilot maneuvered the helicopter away from the fuel station, landed hard, and the helicopter rolled onto its side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and main rotor blades.
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NTSB Final Report
SPRINGTOWN
TX
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Jul
07
2026
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AIRCRAFT CLIPPED A TREE ON LANDING AND CRASHED IN A FIELD, SPRINGTOWN, TX
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FAA Accident Report
SPRINGTOWN
TX
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