Pilot Debrief

BELL OH-58A near Roswell, NM — 2010-07-10

Final reportCEN10CA395
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Date
2010-07-10
Location
Roswell, NM, USA
Aircraft
BELL OH-58A
Registration
N415NS
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires.

NTSB narrative

In a statement provided by the pilot, during the aerial application flight the helicopter pilot scouted the application area for transmission wires. He noted their locations and began to disperse the applicant. The pilot reported that while flying east the rising sun momentarily disoriented him, resulting in a collision with a transmission wire. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open area. An inspection of the helicopter revealed damage to the main rotor pitch change links and swash plate. The pilot confirmed that there were no malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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