Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 near Allen, NE — 2014-07-31

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Date
2014-07-31
Location
Allen, NE, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Registration
N7194H
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not ensure sufficient obstacle clearance for potential wind conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the helicopter.

NTSB narrative

The helicopter pilot was conducting an agricultural spray operation to a sloped field with several hills and valleys. As he approached a set of midfield power lines on about his fortieth pass, the pilot encountered stronger winds with significant turbulence and lost control of the helicopter. The helicopter struck a guy-wire for the midfield power lines and subsequently impacted the ground nose first.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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