MD Helicopters 369 N5277F

Summary

On 5 July 2019 at about 01:00 local time, a MD Helicopters 369 registered N5277F, operated by Law Enforcement, was involved in an accident near Houston, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

5 July 2019 at 01:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Houston Hobby (HOU)

Coordinates

29.6458, -95.2769

Aircraft

MD Helicopters 369

Registration

N5277F

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2008

Engines

1

Operator

Law Enforcement

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN19LA207

1 person had minor injuries.

The loss of control upon landing for undetermined reasons.

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Read the full NTSB narrative

The helicopter flew about 1.5 hours with no problems. On final approach to land the helicopter, about 5 to 10 ft above the ground, the pilot experienced a sudden uncontrollable yaw and bank. The left skid contacted the ground, and the helicopter rolled onto its right side. The pilot stated that there was no sudden gust of wind and that he did not have input on the controls that would have caused the yaw and bank. Detailed examination of the helicopter’s flight controls did not reveal any anomalies. The reason for the yaw and bank could not be determined based on the available information.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.