ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297809
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| Date: | Friday 2 August 2019 |
| Time: | 14:35 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R66 |
| Owner/operator: | Helicrops LLC |
| Registration: | N1767L |
| MSN: | 0044 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2011 |
| Engine model: | Rolls-Royce 250-R300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Vandalia, Illinois -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Vandalia Airport, IL (VLA/KVLA) |
| Vandalia Airport, IL (VLA/KVLA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter pilot reported that, during high reconnaissance of a field intended for agricultural application, he saw power lines surrounding the field. He started the application southbound from the northwest section, and after travelling about 300 yards and while about 15 ft above ground level, the helicopter struck a power line, after which the pilot was able to land the helicopter on an adjacent field without further incident.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blade.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA19CA481
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 08:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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