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Lax FAA Oversight Blamed for Deadly Military Helicopter Crash

August 30, 2024 Eric Sorensen
Lax FAA Oversight Blamed for Deadly Military Helicopter Crash
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Lax FAA Oversight Blamed for Deadly Military Helicopter Crash
Aug 30, 2024
Eric Sorensen

A former military helicopter crash that killed six people two years ago is now being blamed on a lack of oversight by the FAA and the resulting inadequate inspections of the aircraft.

On June 22, 2022, MARPAT Aviation, a flight school based in West Virginia, was holding its annual Huey Reunion, an event that offered members of the public the opportunity to fly a Bell Helicopter UH-1B (or “Huey”) with a safety pilot. Members of the public could also ride aboard the helicopter for a smaller payment.

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A former military helicopter crash that killed six people two years ago is now being blamed on a lack of oversight by the FAA and the resulting inadequate inspections of the aircraft.

On June 22, 2022, MARPAT Aviation, a flight school based in West Virginia, was holding its annual Huey Reunion, an event that offered members of the public the opportunity to fly a Bell Helicopter UH-1B (or “Huey”) with a safety pilot. Members of the public could also ride aboard the helicopter for a smaller payment.

Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.