Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 17, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA352
Location
Orondo, WA
Event ID
20180617X32951
Coordinates
47.199062, -122.369041
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's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the helicopter pilot, during a cherry drying flight, the helicopter climbed slowly over a small hill and struck powerline wires that were on the other side of the hill. The pilot landed the helicopter, but the landing was hard. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA352