7 fatal · BELL 407 · 2008-06-29 · Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN08MA116
Event ID
20080715X01051
Type
Accident
Date
2008-06-29
Location
Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Coordinates
35.200832, -111.634162
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
7
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
7
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
407
Registration
N407GA
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Both helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow communications guidelines requiring him to report his position within a minimum of 5 miles from the helipad.