Final None Aug 22, 2025

N171PL accident at Eagle, CO

Kaman Aerospace Corp K-1200 — Loss of control in flight at Eagle, CO

DateAug 22, 2025
Tail numberN171PL
AircraftKaman K-1200 · Kaman K-Max · KMAX
LocationEagle, CO
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 133 Firf
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA334

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.

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