ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357147
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| Date: | Sunday 30 June 1996 |
| Time: | 13:20 LT |
| Type: |  Bell TH-13T |
| Owner/operator: | Northern Helicopter, Inc. |
| Registration: | N96161 |
| MSN: | 3547 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 14076 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-435-A1F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mandan, ND -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was spot spraying pasture land with pesticide. He turned into the sun heading east to follow a ravine. The pilot stated the sun was glaring off the bubble and he was unable to see the power lines until he was too close. When the pilot did see the power lines he 'pulled back and to the left to avoid them.' The helicopter's lower outside cabin struck the power lines and the helicopter settled to the ground tail first.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. A factor relating to this accident was the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA223
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 14:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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