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Accidents · NTSB WAS02WA043 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Mcdonnell Douglas 369HS accident near Premiergamefarm, Sf, May 21, 2002

On May 21, 2002 at about 9:50 am local time, a Mcdonnell Douglas 369HS (helicopter), registered ZSHNE, was substantially damaged in an accident near Premiergamefarm. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was killed and 3 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
May 21, 2002 · about 9:50 am local time
Place
Premiergamefarm, SF
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person was killed and 3 people were seriously injured.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas 369HS
Registration
ZSHNE · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed

The flight

  • Departed from: Premiergamefarm
  • Destination: Premiergamefarm
  • Flight plan: not recorded

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1
Passengers12

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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