Final
2 fatal
Jan 9, 2020
N450MC crash at Mechanicsburg, PA
Robinson R66 — Abrupt maneuver at Mechanicsburg, PA
DateJan 9, 2020
Tail numberN450MC
AircraftRobinson R66 · R66
LocationMechanicsburg, PA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseERA20FA074
Probable cause
A severe left roll excursion after the onset of pitch and roll oscillations, which were not arrested by the pilot for undetermined reasons. This resulted in main rotor blade contact with the airframe and a subsequent inflight breakup of the helicopter.
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