DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collides with an AS350 helicopter filming the King of the Hammers race in California
[COLLISION]Feb 6, 2020 · DJI · DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Global
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Feb 6, 2020
Primary Entity
DJI
Robotic Platform
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Jurisdiction / Location
Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On Feb 6 2020 a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collided with an Airbus AS350BA helicopter (N611TC) filming the King of the Hammers off-road race near Johnson Valley, California; the helicopter windscreen was scratched, the drone destroyed, no injuries. NTSB probable cause: the drone pilot's failure to give way. Source: NTSB case DCA20IA081 (ntsb.gov).
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/default.aspx
- Inspect Filing
https://aerossurance.com/safety-management/as350-drone-mac-filming-race/
https://aerossurance.com/safety-management/as350-drone-mac-filming-race/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collides with an AS350 helicopter filming the King of the Hammers race in California?
On Feb 6 2020 a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collided with an Airbus AS350BA helicopter (N611TC) filming the King of the Hammers off-road race near Johnson Valley, California; the helicopter windscreen was scratched, the drone destroyed, no injuries. NTSB probable cause: the drone pilot's failure to give way. Source: NTSB case DCA20IA081 (ntsb.gov).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 6, 2020 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collides with an AS350 helicopter filming the King of the Hammers race in California?
DJI Mavic 3 Pro by DJI is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.
Has anyone responded to DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collides with an AS350 helicopter filming the King of the Hammers race in California?
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What is the current status of DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collides with an AS350 helicopter filming the King of the Hammers race in California?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.