At 14:20 mountain time, an American Eurocopters AS350-B2 crashed into mountainous terrain during a sightseeing flight. The pilot and five passengers were killed and one passenger suffered serious injuries. The flight had toured the Grand Canyon and was en route to its base in Las Vegas when the accident occurred. The surviving passenger said the helicopter got quiet and fell from the sky. The wreckage indicated the helicopter had descended approximately straight down to impact.
August 10, Meadview, Ariz. / Eurocopter AS350
At 14:20 mountain time, an American Eurocopters AS350-B2 crashed into mountainous terrain during a sightseeing flight. The pilot and five passengers were killed and one passenger suffered serious injuries. The flight had toured the Grand Canyon and was en route to its base in Las Vegas when the accident occurred. The surviving passenger said the helicopter got quiet and fell from the sky. The wreckage indicated the helicopter had descended approximately straight down to impact....
Key Takeaways:
- An American Eurocopters AS350-B2 helicopter crashed into mountainous terrain during a sightseeing flight from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas.
- The accident resulted in six fatalities (the pilot and five passengers) and one passenger suffering serious injuries. The surviving passenger reported the helicopter went quiet and fell from the sky, with wreckage indicating a near-vertical descent.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
