ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385635
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| Date: | Monday 9 July 2001 |
| Time: | 13:11 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes TH-55 |
| Owner/operator: | Liberty County Commissioners |
| Registration: | N7053X |
| MSN: | 67-16823 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 13000 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HI0-360-B1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Midway, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Hinesville, GA (2J2) |
| Hinesville, GA (2J2) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter lost engine power while spraying insecticide 300 feet above the ground. The pilot was unable to restore power and initiated an emergency descent and autorotative flare. At touchdown, the helicopter leaned to the right in a marshy area and rolled onto its side. The main rotor blades struck the ground. The pilot stated the helicopter had been refueled prior to the flight. Examination of the wreckage revealed the airframe and main rotor blades were bent. The helicopter sustained saltwater submersion damage. There was no evidence of mechanical malfunction.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factoe was the lack of suitable terrain upon which an emergency landing could be made, which resulted in a rollover upon touchdown in a marshy area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL01TA081
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 06:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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