This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N69NW
- History of Flight:
On November 7, 2026, at about 1032 local time, a McDonnell Douglas MD 500 (369E), N69NW, registered to Northwest Helicopters LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Orting, Washington. The sole pilot onboard was seriously injured. The flight originated from Olympia Heliport (0WN4), Olympia, Washington, at 0950.
The helicopter was engaged in tree harvesting operations at a nearby tree farm. The FAA reported that the helicopter experienced a loss of power and landed hard in a parking lot. The helicopter was leaking fuel post-accident. The NTSB is investigating.
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