Overview
- Southern Utah University says debris entered the rotor area during the Main Street descent, leading the pilot to abort the landing.
- Investigators identified shredded roofing membrane from adjacent hotel construction as the likely source of the material.
- The helicopter landed at a nearby airport, and the university reported no injuries or damage inside the aircraft.
- One attendee, identified as Amy Pichette, received stitches for a hand cut after being struck by flying debris.
- SUU and Cedar City are reviewing safety protocols and have not decided whether the helicopter arrival will return next year.