Accident to a helicopter AS350 registered N4032W on 06/17/2016 at Mc Allen [Investigation led by NTSB / United States]

Preliminary data based on the notification from the United States authorities:

helicopter impacted trailer with tail rotor during initial takeoff.

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General information
Local date	17/06/2016
Responsible entity	United States - NTSB
State or area of occurrence	United States
Location	AD Mc Allen
Human consequences	None
Number of minor injuries	1
Aircraft consequences	Substantial
Occurrence class	Accident
File number	BEA2016-0362

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Helicopter
Operator	United States
Manufacturer / Model	AEROSPATIALE - AS350
Aircraft Registration	N4035W
State of registry	United States
Last departure point	United States of America - KMFE (MFE) [MFE]Mc Allen,Tx/Mc Allen Miller Intl
Planned destination
Flight phase	Take-off
Serial number	2912
Operator Type AG	Unknown
Operation Type	Natonally Regulated Operations - Police

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