ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296733
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Date: | Saturday 24 August 2002 |
Time: | 17:40 LT |
Type: | Bell 47G-2 |
Owner/operator: | Salton Sea Air Services |
Registration: | N8478H |
MSN: | 2214 |
Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
Total airframe hrs: | 13406 hours |
Engine model: | Lycoming UO 435-A1F |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Oasis, California -
United States of America
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Phase: | Unknown |
Nature: | Agricultural |
Departure airport: | Oasis, CA |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The helicopter collided with power lines while conducting an aerial application flight. The local weather conditions were clear skies and 10 statute miles visibility.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | LAX02LA262 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 2 years 1 month |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB LAX02LA262
Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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