No fatalities
8 Feb 2021: MD HELICOPTER 369 E — MD Helicopters, Inc. — Mesa, AZ
On 8 Feb 2021, a MD HELICOPTER 369 E operated by MD Helicopters, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Mesa, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Pitch control — Not attained/maintainedPilotInstructor/check pilot