Aug 12, 2025
Accident
Substantial West Glacier, MT
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB WPR25FA252
Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.
The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| METROAIR INC | CLIFTON, NJ | Mar 14, 1991 |
| JODA LLC | CHESTERFIELD, MO | Jul 8, 2008 |
The pilot misjudging the distance of the intended touchdown point resulting in his intentional decrease in the main rotor rpm to clear obstacles below. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.