Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 19, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA314
Location
Hegins, PA
Event ID
20240722194739
Coordinates
40.665190, -76.483350
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 inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in the helicopter striking a wire hazard during an aerial application flight.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N176SA
Make
BELL
Serial Number
71-20850
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
OH-58A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1617
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# ERA24LA314