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Accident to the Helicopter EC130 registered N151GC and operated by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters on 27/06/2017 en route [Investigation led by NTSB / United States]

Arrêt du moteur en croisière, autorotation d'urgence, heurt d'un câble lors de l'approche, atterrissage dur

Responsible entity

United States - NTSB

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

Helicopter experienced engine failure during cruise flight, pilot performed autorotation. During the landing sequence, the helicopter made contact with power lines.