ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357469
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| Date: | Tuesday 30 April 1996 |
| Time: | 22:40 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes 369 |
| Owner/operator: | U.s. Border Patrol |
| Registration: | N5062Q |
| MSN: | 67-16255 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 10657 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Yuma, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (KYUM) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was on a night visual surveillance operation in an area that was familiar to him. During a turn to the right at low altitude, the helicopter collided with transmission power lines. No visual or mechanical problems were reported to have occurred before the accident.
Probable Cause: failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and/or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering a low altitude at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX96TA186
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 18:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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