ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294801
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| Date: | Sunday 11 July 2004 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-44 II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N277MC |
| MSN: | 10277 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2003 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Beverly, Massachusetts -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Beverly Airport, MA (BVY/KBVY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
As the helicopter rose from the ground to hover taxi, the main rotor blades struck transmission wires which were directly above the helicopter. The pilot immediately set the helicopter back down on the ground and secured the engine.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC04CA166
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 09:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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