Preliminary 1 fatal Dec 5, 2025

N161LA crash at Pryor, OK

Hughes 369D — Loss of control in flight at Pryor, OK

DateDec 5, 2025
Tail numberN161LA
AircraftHughes 369D · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationPryor, OK
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseWPR26FA054

Report summary

Loss of control in flight during maneuvering Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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