Friday, May 29, 2026

Robinson R66 Turbine, N5488H, accident occurred on May 27, 2026, near Bell Training Facility Heliport (3XS7), Fort Worth, Texas

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=N5488H

- History of Flight:
On May 27, 2026, at about 0847 local time, a Robinson R66 Turbine, N5488H, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near the Bell Training Facility Heliport (3XS7), Fort Worth, Texas. The instructor sustained serious injuries. and student suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the "helicopter fell to the ground from a hover due to unknown circumstances resulting in a hard landing."

- Weather:

METAR KAFW 271253Z 32005KT 10SM FEW012 BKN016 BKN120 OVC180 19/18 A2984 RMK AO2 RAE19 SLP093 P0000 T01940183 $

METAR KAFW 271353Z 34007KT 10SM SCT026 BKN120 BKN250 21/18 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02110183 $

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