Preliminary NTSB Report Points to Mechanical Failure in DPS Helicopter Crash
The National Transportation Safety Boards initial report suggests a mechanical failure in the main rotor caused the fatal Department of Public Safety helicopter crash in Flagstaff on February 4th. The incident occurred during a high-stakes domestic violence response, where the helicopter was providing tactical support. Both pilot Robert Skankey and trooper Hunter Bennett were killed, leaving behind grieving families. Radio audio captured loud banging sounds and Bennetts warning before the crash. The report rules out ground fire, and investigators are examining the rotor issue, as the helicopter had recently passed a full inspection. The fifty-year-old suspect, Terrell Storey, faces severe charges related to the incident.
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