Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 1, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA140
Location
Merced, CA
Event ID
20220404104882
Coordinates
37.189404, -120.689280
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 see and avoid wires while conducting an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike and ground impact.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9287U
Make
BELL
Serial Number
71-20428
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
OH-58A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1401 INDUSTRIAL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ROYSE CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 75189-5405
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# WPR22LA140