Preliminary
1 fatal
Mar 9, 2026
N530XX crash at Mojave, CA
Md Helicopters Inc 369FF — Low altitude operation/event at Mojave, CA
DateMar 9, 2026
Tail numberN530XX
AircraftHughes 369FF · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationMojave, CA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 133 Exld
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseWPR26FA121
Report summary
Low altitude operation/event during maneuvering Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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