Summary
On July 27, 2019, a Bell 206 (N454MS) was involved in an accident near Dukedom, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA457. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N454MS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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