No fatalities

25 Jan 2024: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E — Paradise Helicopters — Waialua, HI

Waialua, HI, United States

On 25 Jan 2024, a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E operated by Paradise Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Waialua, HI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after a skid got caught on a fence while he was maneuvering the helicopter for takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after a skid got caught on a fence while he was maneuvering the helicopter for takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot