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May
19
2023

NTSB Final Report: Chamblee, GA

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According to the pilot, he was attempting to land the helicopter on a portable dolly, and he was following a marshaller to land on the dolly. As he lowered the collective, the helicopter’s skids fell off the back of the dolly, and the tail rotor struck the ground. The helicopter subsequently rolled over on its left side resulting in substantial damage to the main rotor and tail rotor systems. The pilot added that there were no mechanical issues with the helicopter.

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Apr
24
2023

NTSB Final Report: Calhoun, GA

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According to the pilot, he repositioned the helicopter within the landing zone after landing to use its full length for the planned departure. As he applied takeoff power, the pilot inadvertently climbed the helicopter into wires above the main rotor blades. The pilot subsequently reduced power and attempted a run-on landing to an adjacent road, but the main rotor struck a building. The helicopter rolled on its side and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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Dec
06
2022

NTSB Preliminary Report: Suches, GA

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Suches, GA

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Jun
28
2022

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: HAMPTON, GA

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE WHILE HOVERING, HAMPTON, GA

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Apr
18
2022

NTSB Preliminary Report: Calhoun, GA

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Calhoun, GA

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Apr
13
2022

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: CALHOUN, GA

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWERLINE AND THEN HIT THE SIDE OF TWO BUILDINGS UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, CALHOUN, GA.

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Mar
25
2022

NTSB Final Report: Preston, Georgia

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On January 8, 2020, about 1339 eastern standard time, a Hughes OH-6A, N6186U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Preston, GA. The commercial pilot and one crewmember sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was registered to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was operated as a public aerial observation flight.

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