ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289663
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| Date: | Wednesday 23 October 2013 |
| Time: | 07:30 LT |
| Type: |  Bell OH-58C |
| Owner/operator: | Individual |
| Registration: | N911CC |
| MSN: | 40114 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 10287 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison T63-A720 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Omaha, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Winnsboro, TX |
| Omaha, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that, as the airplane was on approach to land on a field during an aerial application flight, the helicopter's left skid dug into the field's high grass and loose dirt. The helicopter spun around, and the main rotor contacted the tail boom. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to assess and compensate for the landing surface, which included high grass and loose dirt.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN14LA022
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 16:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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