ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 226323
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| Date: | Monday 17 June 2019 |
| Time: | 16:58:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-2A |
| Owner/operator: | Scott's Helicopters Services |
| Registration: | N7578 |
| MSN: | 2674 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1961 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Progreso, Hidalgo County, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The helicopter struck power lines while spraying in Progreso, Hidalgo County, Texas. The helicopter sustained minor damage and the sole pilot onboard was not injured.
Sources:
http://www.kurv.com/helicopter-snags-high-wires-lands-safely-near-progreso/
FAA
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 27 July 2011 | N7578 | Scotts Helicopters Service Inc | 0 | Nicolett, Minnesota | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Jun-2019 21:52 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 01-Dec-2019 10:23 | TB | Updated [Plane category] |
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