Accidents
Factual Report: Firefighting helo crashes
BELL B206L-3, WHITERIVER, ARIZ., JULY 26, 2003–At 10:34 a.m.

BELL B206L-3, WHITERIVER, ARIZ., JULY 26, 2003–At 10:34 a.m. MST Bell Long-Ranger N6184D, operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) at Fort Apache Indian Reservation under Part 91, was destroyed after crashing near Whiteriver. The commercial pilot and one passenger died in the crash and two passengers were seriously injured.

The helicopter departed Whiteriver Airport (E24) to insert a three-person helicopter initial attack (helitack) crew to fight a wildland fire along the Aspen Ridge 12 miles from E24. It was on a company flight plan in day VMC.

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