Pilot Debrief

BELL 206 near Orondo, WA — 2018-06-17

Final reportGAA18CA352
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Date
2018-06-17
Location
Orondo, WA, USA
Aircraft
BELL 206
Registration
N2762P
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during a cherry drying flight, the helicopter climbed slowly over a small hill and then struck power lines on the other side of the hill. The helicopter subsequently made a "medium-hard" impact with a grassy area near the orchard. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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