Accident to the helicopter EC130 registered N153GC on 25/05/2017 at Peach Springs [Investigation led by NTSB / United States]
Heurt d'une porte de l'hélicoptère avec les pales du rotor principal lors de l'arrêt moteur au sol
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the United States authorities:
During the engine shutdown, a gust of wind caused the already open helicopter door to open even further, and the door encountered two of the three main rotor blades. Visible damage to both blades.