Pilot Debrief

Bell 206 near Pittsfield, IL — 2019-05-23

Final reportGAA19CA278
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Date
2019-05-23
Location
Pittsfield, IL, USA
Airport
PPQ
Aircraft
Bell 206
Registration
N158H
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain during agricultural application operations.

NTSB narrative

The helicopter pilot reported that, during his third agricultural application pass over a hilly field, he quickly glanced at an instrument inside the cockpit, and the helicopter impacted terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the cabin, fuselage, and tailboom. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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