ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356598
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| Date: | Monday 7 October 1996 |
| Time: | 11:40 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-5A |
| Owner/operator: | Soilserve, Inc. |
| Registration: | N8135J |
| MSN: | 25060 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 10602 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-435-B1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | King City, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he refilled his restricted category helicopter with 80 gallons of defoliant and proceeded to take off from a farm field adjacent to a country road. He had made two previous departures from the same location and was aware of nearby power lines. During the climb over the power lines, the pilot allowed the engine, rotor rpm, and airspeed to decrease. The pilot further indicated that he attempted to regain airspeed and rpm by lowering the nose of the helicopter. His efforts were not successful, and the helicopter made a hard touchdown in the field.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA006
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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