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NTSB To Report On Sightseeing Helicopter Crash Near Grand Canyon

Eurocopter AS350-B2 Down Two Years Ago

As part of its continuing investigation into the crash of a Eurocopter AS350-B2 helicopter (N169PA) in Meadview (AZ) on August 10, 2001, the National Transportation Safety Board will open a public docket and release a series of factual reports on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 10:00 am.

The helicopter, operated by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, carrying six passengers and the pilot, was on a sightseeing flight through the Grand Canyon when it collided with mountainous terrain about 4 miles east of Meadview, Arizona. Six people died in the crash. One passenger survived but sustained serious injuries.

FMI: www.ntsb.gov

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