Increases MD 530F Helicopter's Internal Max Gross Take-Off Weight (MGTOW) From 3,100 To 3,350 Lb.

MD Helicopters has received FAA certification to increase its MD 530F single engine helicopter's internal max gross take-off weight (MGTOW) from 3,100 to 3,350 lb. This increase allows the MD 530F to support extended range, increased mission versatility, more time on target, and additional mission equipment options. "We're pleased to provide our current and future MD 530F customers expanded versatility with a 250-pound increase in allowable weight," says Nick Nenadovic, Vice President, Aftermarket and Customer Support.

During The Takeoff, The Airplane Departed Controlled Flight

On August 20, 2020, about 1543 central daylight time, a Beech 200 airplane, N198DM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rockford, Illinois. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 positioning flight. The purpose of the flight was to relocation the airplane to the pilot's home base near Wayne, Illinois. The airplane was at Chronos Aviation, LLC (a 14 CFR Part 145 repair station) at the Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois, for maintenance work. Preliminary flight track data showed the pilot initiated a takeoff from runway 19 at RFD. During the takeoff, the airplane depart