(Witness) Heard A Loud “Bang” And Observed Debris Separating From The Helicopter As It Descended
On July 05, 2024, about 0801 central daylight time, a Rotorway Scorpion 133 helicopter, N51017, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Andale, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot’s family, the flight originated from the pilot’s personal residence, and he was conducting maneuvers in preparation for a helicopter rating check ride.