ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293871
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| Date: | Monday 25 April 2005 |
| Time: | 09:40 LT |
| Type: | Williams Helicopter UH-1B |
| Owner/operator: | Leading Edge Aviat |
| Registration: | N334WN |
| MSN: | 62-2097 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1962 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming T53 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Uniontown, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Uniontown , WA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
In a written statement the pilot reported that he was conducting spray operations, under power lines, when the helicopter was "hit" with a gust of wind that was sufficient enough to "push the helicopter" toward a series of power poles. The pilot further stated that he was unable to correct his flight path and the helicopter's main rotor blade subsequently impacted a power pole resulting in substantial damage.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a power pole. The power pole was a factor in the accident.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA05CA086
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Oct-2022 14:31 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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