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October 15, 1994 · Aerospatiale AS-355 · N5787A
Jonesville, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Jonesville, VA
Aircraft
Aerospatiale AS-355
Tail Number
N5787A
Operator
Ranger Helicopters
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC95LA009
On October 15, 1994 about 0825 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale AS-355 helicopter, N5787A, operated by Ranger Helicopters, was destroyed after it struck power lines and collided with the ground during an aerial application flight in Jonesville, Virginia. Visual meteorological conditions existed and the commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. No additional information is available.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
Full Narrative
On October 15, 1994 about 0825 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale AS-355 helicopter, N5787A, operated by Ranger Helicopters, was destroyed after it struck power lines and collided with the ground during an aerial application flight in Jonesville, Virginia. Visual meteorological conditions existed and the commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. No additional information is available.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:25 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftAerospatiale AS-355
Tail NumberN5787A
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRanger Helicopters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurboshaft
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00