ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277355
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| Date: | Tuesday 12 April 2022 |
| Time: | 16:05 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | BRHT LLC |
| Registration: | N426DB |
| MSN: | 13514 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2013 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1295 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gordon County, Calhoun, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Calhoun, GA |
| Calhoun, GA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he repositioned the helicopter within the landing zone after landing to use its full length for the planned departure. As he applied takeoff power, the pilot inadvertently climbed the helicopter into wires above the main rotor blades. The pilot subsequently reduced power and attempted a run-on landing to an adjacent road, but the main rotor struck a building. The helicopter rolled on its side and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA22LA188
FAA register: https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Apr-2022 03:26 | Geno | Added |
| 04-Dec-2023 14:15 | harro | Updated [Other fatalities, Source, Narrative] |
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