Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 26, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA188
Location
PARK RAPIDS, MN
Event ID
20001213X29219
Coordinates
46.910133, -95.059127
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HELICOPTER AND THE POWER LINE. THE POWER LINE (TRANSMISSION WIRE) WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2168S
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3490
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
U S LEASECO INC
Address
MARTIN STATE AIRPORT
BOX E
Status
Deregistered
City
BALTIMORE
State / Zip Code
MD 21220
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC89LA188