Jun 29, 2008
Accident
Destroyed Flagstaff, AZ
Injuries7 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
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.
NTSB DEN08MA116