Pilot Debrief

BELL 206A near Lemoore, CA — 2025-01-14

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Date
2025-01-14
Location
Lemoore, CA, USA
Aircraft
BELL 206A
Registration
N6255N
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight and was transitioning to another field when the helicopter struck a power line. The pilot stated that he did not see the wires between the two fields. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB coding

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