The helicopter was destroyed following a loss of control and impact with terrain at about 1505 Mountain time. The commercial pilot and four passengers were killed. Visual conditions prevailed. Witnesses observed the helicopter proceeding from north to south at about 300 feet agl. They heard one or two “popping” sounds, followed by the helicopter rotating two or three times in a clockwise, level, 360-degree circle before it nosed over and impacted terrain. One witness described the descent path as “almost vertical.” The helicopter was consumed by fire.
February 14, 2010, Cave Creek, Ariz., Eurocopter EC135
The helicopter was destroyed following a loss of control and impact with terrain at about 1505 Mountain time. The commercial pilot and four passengers were killed. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- A helicopter crashed due to a loss of control and impact with terrain, resulting in the deaths of the commercial pilot and four passengers.
- Witnesses reported hearing "popping" sounds before observing the helicopter rotate, nose over, and descend "almost vertically."
- The helicopter was destroyed and consumed by fire following the impact.
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