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July 31, 1995 · Bell 47G2 · N6145C

Montrose, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Montrose, GA
Aircraft
Bell 47G2
Tail Number
N6145C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA145

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS MAKING A LOW LEVEL OBSERVATION OF THE FIELD PRIOR TO BEGINNING SPRAY OPERATIONS. HE SAID THAT HE DID NOT OBSERVE THE POWER LINES IN THE FIELD, UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID HITTING THEM. THE HELICOPTER STRUCK THE POWER LINES AND CRASHED INTO THE FIELD.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and visual lookout.

Full Narrative

On July 31, 1995, at 1200 eastern daylight time, a Bell 47G2, N6145C was substantially damaged following a collision with electrical lines and the terrain during agricultural operations near Montrose, Georgia. The commercial pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 by Heli-Copter, Incorporated of Rentz, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed for the local flight. The flight departed a field near Montrose, Georgia at about 1245. The pilot stated that he was performing a low level surveillance of the field prior to commencing spray operations. He stated that he did not see the electrical wires at the end of the field until it was too late to avoid them. The helicopter skids and spray boom contacted the wires, and the aircraft impacted the terrain.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 47G2
Tail NumberN6145C
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435-AFI · Reciprocating · 265
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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