Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 27, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA457
Location
Dukedom, TN
Event ID
20190727X52630
Coordinates
36.447776, -88.722503
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 wires during an agricultural application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CB COUCH INC
Address
PO BOX 42
City
WALCOTT
State / Zip Code
AR 72474-0042
Country
United States
Analysis
The helicopter pilot reported that, during an aerial application low pass, shortly after he leveled off the helicopter from a turn, the helicopter struck wires, and impacted terrain.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, main and tail rotor systems.
The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA19CA457