At 1137 mountain time, a Robinson R22 Beta struck power lines and crashed near Dolan Springs. The pilot and passenger were killed. The flight originated from Las Vegas, Nev., at an unknown time. A witness said the helicopter was flying over his lane on Interstate 93 about 30 miles north of Kingman when it struck the power lines. Indications are that the wires were about 30 feet agl at their lowest point between poles.
December 23, Dolan Springs, Ariz. / Robinson R22
At 1137 mountain time, a Robinson R22 Beta struck power lines and crashed near Dolan Springs. The pilot and passenger were killed. The flight originated from Las Vegas, Nev., at an unknown time. A witness said the helicopter was flying over his lane on Interstate 93 about 30 miles north of Kingman when it struck the power lines. Indications are that the wires were about 30 feet agl at their lowest point between poles....
Key Takeaways:
- A Robinson R22 Beta helicopter crashed near Dolan Springs after striking power lines at 1137 mountain time.
- Both the pilot and passenger onboard the helicopter were killed in the accident.
- The flight originated from Las Vegas, and indications suggest the power lines were approximately 30 feet above ground level.
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