N130JSEnstrom 4802020-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Enstrom 480S/N: 5029

Summary

On June 04, 2020, a Enstrom 480 (N130JS) was involved in an accident near Murphy, ID. 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 a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N130JS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 4, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA171
Location
Murphy, ID
Event ID
20200604X93452
Coordinates
43.238887, -116.763336
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 a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
5029
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
480EN48
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
891 PRATER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ELLENSBURG
State / Zip Code
WA 98926-7671
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA171