ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284615
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| Date: | Wednesday 11 July 2007 |
| Time: | 12:12 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-2A |
| Owner/operator: | Hendrickson Flying Service |
| Registration: | N7878 |
| MSN: | 2707 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1962 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mercedes, Texas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | WESLACO, TX (T65) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The single-engine helicopter collided with a power line during an aerial application flight. The 9,212-hour commercial pilot lost control of the helicopter following the collision and the airplane impacted the ground. The pilot, who sustained minor injuries, was able to egress the helicopter unassisted. The pilot reported that prior to the collision with the power line, the reciprocating engine helicopter was operating normally, and added that he never saw the power line during the flight prior to impact.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DFW07CA156
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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