NTSB Cites Lack of Situational Awareness in Medevac Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed an accident involving a Bell 407 medevac helicopter to a lack of situational awareness by the pilot. The incident occurred on May [date redacted] near Dallas, Texas, when the aircraft’s tail rotor made contact with a rooftop surveillance camera. Investigators determined that this resulted in damage to the camera. There were no injuries reported as a result of the event. The NTSB is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the takeoff.