Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
NTSB Number
DFW07CA156
Location
Mercedes, TX
Event ID
20070809X01160
Coordinates
26.170833, -97.910278
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HENDRICKSON FLG SVC INC
Address
RR 2
City
ROCHELLE
State / Zip Code
IL 61068
Country
United States
Analysis
The single-engine helicopter collided with a power line during an aerial application flight. The 9,212-hour commercial pilot lost control of the helicopter following the collision and the airplane impacted the ground. The pilot, who sustained minor injuries, was able to egress the helicopter unassisted. The pilot reported that prior to the collision with the power line, the reciprocating engine helicopter was operating normally, and added that he never saw the power line during the flight prior to impact.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW07CA156