On April 18, 1982, a Hughes 369HS (registration N4EE) operated by Glenn Edward Miller was involved in an aviation accident near 8 S. OF Page, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A helicopter flying in a trail of three along the Colorado River struck an aerial cableway at Marble Canyon, resulting in a crash into the water near Page, Arizona.
What happened
The aircraft was operating as part of a formation flight consisting of three helicopters traveling up the Colorado River through Marble Canyon toward Page, Arizona. The specific helicopter was positioned second in the trail when it collided with an aerial cableway that stretched across the river. The cableway was located approximately 22 feet above the water surface.
Witnesses reported that immediately following the collision, the helicopter performed a somersault maneuver before falling into the water below.
What happened in the 18 Apr 1982 Hughes 369HS accident near 8 S. OF Page, AZ?
A helicopter flying in a trail of three along the Colorado River struck an aerial cableway at Marble Canyon, resulting in a crash into the water near Page, Arizona.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Apr 1982 involved a Hughes 369HS, registration N4EE, operated by Glenn Edward Miller, at 8 S. OF Page, AZ.
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