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July 23, 1999 · Robinson R22 · N2313D

Spring Green, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spring Green, WI
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N2313D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA248

The helicopter was being used to pollinate a cornfield at the time of the accident. The pilot stated, in a written report, that he had '... made about three to four turns near the wires at the east end of the field before striking the wire....' The helicopter subsequently impacted the terrain. Post accident examination of the helicopter revealed no preexisting anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilots failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor was the wire.

Full Narrative

On July 23, 1999 at 1255 central daylight time, a Robinson R22, N2313D, piloted by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Spring Green, Wisconsin. The flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot who was the sole occupant reported no injuries. The flight originated in Spring Green, Wisconsin for a local flight at time unknown. The aircraft had been pollinating a cornfield. The pilot stated, in a written report, that he had "... made about three to four turns near the wires at the east end of the field before striking the wire...." The helicopter subsequently impacted the terrain. Post accident examination of the helicopter revealed no preexisting anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:55 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN2313D
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data