Pilot Debrief

HILLER UH-12E near Wenatchee, WA — 2022-07-06

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Date
2022-07-06
Location
Wenatchee, WA, USA
Aircraft
HILLER UH-12E
Registration
130HA
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level operations in light rain conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was maneuvering the helicopter at low altitude over a cherry field in light rain conditions. As he air taxied about 30 ft above the ground and about 15 knots, the helicopter struck a power line and landed inverted on a tractor. The helicopter was destroyed by the postcrash fire. The pilot 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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