The report also included photos showing the poor visibility in the Calabasas area at the time of the crash. The preliminary report said there were no signs of engine failure, meaning the chopper didn’t lose power before it hit the hill. AdvertisementThe NTSB noted that videos and photos from the public “depict fog and low clouds obscuring the hilltops.” The preliminary report repeatedly noted that the pilot had struggled with a low cloud ceiling. AdvertisementAccording to the report, the main impact crater was on a 34-degree slope and measured 24 feet by 15 feet wide and 2 feet deep. The initial point of impact consisted of highly fragmented cabin and cockpit debris,” the report noted.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 08, 2020 00:00 UTC