Incident Overview
A Bell 206L helicopter and a Cessna 172 airplane collided in midair at an altitude of 2,000 feet over Holliston, Massachusetts. Both aircraft were operating under visual flight rules (VFR) and had not filed a flight plan nor established communications with air traffic control.
Witness Accounts
According to witnesses, the Bell 206L was traveling in a north-northeasterly direction, while the Cessna 172 was on a northeasterly heading. The pilot of the Cessna stated that he was in the process of initiating a right turn when the collision occurred. He reported that he never saw the helicopter nor any other traffic prior to impact.
Flight Details
The Cessna had departed from Hopedale Airport approximately five minutes before the accident. No further details about the helicopter's origin or intended route were provided in the source.
Collision and Aftermath
An inspection of the Cessna revealed rotor blade slash marks in its lower left engine cowling. Following the collision, the helicopter descended uncontrollably and impacted terrain. The Cessna was force-landed in a field.