Pilot had informed ATC of mechanical concerns but did not quite reach the airport, the helicopter being severely damaged when landing half a mile stort of Magic Valley Regional Airport (Joslin Field).  Photos show the cabin completely separated from the tail boom.

Date:

20 May, 2012

Reg:

N63VP

Make:

Enstrom

Model:

F28

MSN:

812

Location:

Half a mile south of Magic Valley Regional Airport, Twin Falls

Country:

US-Idaho

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.tfid.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=90

Link:

http://www.kmvt.com/news/local/Pilot-Survives-Helicopter-Crash-In-Twin-Falls-152247395.html

Link:

http://elkodaily.com/news/local/lattin-uninjured-in-twin-falls-helicopter-crash-image/article_8da89216-a4e4-11e1-8045-001a4bcf887a.html