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Accident: Columbia Helicopters CH-47D

Jul 21, 2022 · North Fork, ID

NTSB numberCEN22FA331Event id20220722105544

2
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The failure of the flight crew to properly secure a company-issued iPad, leading to its migration into and jamming of the copilot’s left pedal, preventing the pilot from arresting a left yaw, and resulting in a loss of control.

NTSB docket CEN22FA331

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Columbia Helicopters CH-47D
Registration
N388RA
Year built
1989
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Destroyed
Operating rules
Public aircraft
Defining event
Maneuvering Loss of control in flight

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Lemhi County Airport (SMN)21 nm (38 km) south-east

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