Friday, May 15, 2026

MD Helicopters MD 500E (369E), N952SF, accident occurred on May 14, 2026, at Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF/KTWF), Twin Falls, Idaho

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N952SF

- History of Flight:
On May 14, 2026, at about 1348 local time, a MD Helicopters MD 500E (369E), N952SF, registered to Interparts General Business Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF/KTWF), Twin Falls, Idaho. The pilot suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft practicing hovering, crashed and flipped over." At 1353, the winds were from 300°at 10 knots, gusting 21 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KTWF 141853Z 29010G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01781017

METAR KTWF 141953Z 30010G21KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01831022

METAR KTWF 142053Z 32011G17KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01941028 58022

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