Final 4 fatal Aug 1, 2021

N7000J crash at Colusa, CA

Robinson Helicopter Co R66 — Abrupt maneuver at Colusa, CA

DateAug 1, 2021
Tail numberN7000J
AircraftRobinson R66 · R66
LocationColusa, CA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries4 fatal
NTSB caseWPR21FA300

Probable cause

The pilot’s abrupt flight control input that led to mast bumping and a subsequent in-flight breakup.

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