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May 2, 1994 · Bell UH-1L · N204RW

Pleasant Grove, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pleasant Grove, CA
Aircraft
Bell UH-1L
Tail Number
N204RW
Operator
Bob S Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX94LA208

The pilot stated that he was spraying a rice field and flying into the early morning rising sun. He reported that he did not see the power lines or poles due to the sun glare. After the collision, the pilot noted some control difficulties and attempted a run-on landing. The helicopter skids dug into the soft soil and the helicopter nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines due to sun glare from the rising sun at dawn.

Full Narrative

On May 2, 1994, at 0715 Pacific daylight time, a Bell UH-1L helicopter, N204RW, collided with power lines while engaged in aerial application operations near Pleasant Grove, California. The helicopter was owned and operated by Bob's Flying Service of Knights Landing, California, under the provisions of 14 CFR 137 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. No flight plan was filed for the operation and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The helicopter was destroyed in the collision sequence. The certificated commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated near the field to be sprayed about 0705 hours on the day of the accident. The pilot stated that he was spraying a rice field and flying into the early morning rising sun. He reported that he did not see the power lines or poles due to the sun glare. After the collision, the pilot noted some control difficulties and attempted a run-on landing. The helicopter skids dug into the soft soil and the helicopter nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell UH-1L
Tail NumberN204RW
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBob S Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · T53-L110 · Turboshaft · 1100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind135° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data