ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297837
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| Date: | Saturday 29 June 2019 |
| Time: | 11:40 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 |
| Owner/operator: | Alamo Helicopter Tours San Antonio LLC |
| Registration: | N7143Y |
| MSN: | 3713 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2004 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 984 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Garwood, Texas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Garwood, TX |
| Garwood, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was performing a crop pollination flight in the helicopter when the helicopter was pushed vertically toward the power lines due to a "gust of air or thermal from the differing vegetation." The main rotor blades impacted the power lines, then the helicopter impacted terrain and came to rest in the field, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilots' failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low level operations.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN19LA193
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 09:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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