Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II near Maynard, IA — 2022-08-05

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Date
2022-08-05
Location
Maynard, IA, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Registration
N619RB
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An impact with a powerline as a result of an unexpected wind gust.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight in a helicopter, he experienced a gust of wind that caused the nose of the helicopter to dip and lose altitude, which resulted in an impact with a powerline and substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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