ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289022
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| Date: | Sunday 31 July 2011 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Garlick Helicopters (Bell) OH-58C |
| Owner/operator: | Kristin E Tellijohn |
| Registration: | N82855 |
| MSN: | 71-20822 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1971 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6525 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rushford, Minnesota -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Rushford, MN |
| Rushford, MN | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was flying an aerial application flight when the helicopter contacted a power line that ran perpendicular to the direction of the spray run. The pilot stated he was aware of the power line, but he became distracted by horses that were located near the field. The wire strike and ground impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Probable Cause: The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance from the power line.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN11CA533
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 08:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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