Summary
On July 04, 2008, a Robinson R44 II (N31138) was involved in an incident near Ottawa, IL. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines.
The helicopter impacted unmarked power transmission lines as the pilot maneuvered at low altitude over a river. The helicopter impacted the river and separated into several pieces. The pilot and his passengers were not injured and were rescued by nearby boaters.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA177. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31138.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The helicopter impacted unmarked power transmission lines as the pilot maneuvered at low altitude over a river. The helicopter impacted the river and separated into several pieces. The pilot and his passengers were not injured and were rescued by nearby boaters.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA177