Pilot in Grand Canyon helicopter crash 'lost control due to violent gust'
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in the Grand Canyon in 2018, killing five British tourists, told investigators he was not able to control the aircraft after a “violent gust of wind” sent it spinning, according to a US report. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on Thursday that said tailwinds, potential downdrafts and turbulence were the probable cause of the loss of control. The investigation found no evidence of mechanical problems with the helicopter. The report did not include any safety recommendations. The Airbus EC130 B4 crashed just bef...