Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, In-depth Feature
The U.S. NTSB says the Virginia State Police pilot could not get his Bell 407 out of vortex ring state.
The Virginia State Police Bell 407 was conducting an observation flight near a demonstration in the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S., and was being repositioned to watch over a motorcade when it crashed to the ground, killing both the pilot and his passenger. The helicopter was destroyed.
The TSB says deadline pressures contributed to an AS350 B2’s hard landing, which seriously injured the pilot.
Accident Investigation, In Memoriam, News
The ATSB says operators of small passenger aircraft should consider installing TAWS.
Accident/Incident Investigation, In Memoriam
Francis also was a member of the Foundation’s Board of Governors and its Icarus Committee.
