ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296733
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| Date: | Saturday 24 August 2002 |
| Time: | 17:40 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Salton Sea Air Services |
| Registration: | N8478H |
| MSN: | 2214 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 13406 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming UO 435-A1F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Oasis, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Oasis, CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter collided with power lines while conducting an aerial application flight. The local weather conditions were clear skies and 10 statute miles visibility.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX02LA262
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 10:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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