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February 21, 2000 · Hiller H-12E · N61PC
Byron, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 2000
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Byron, CA
Aircraft
Hiller H-12E
Tail Number
N61PC
Operator
Aerial Control
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA107
The pilot collided with wires and impacted terrain while maneuvering during a morning aerial application flight. The pilot indicated that the accident could have been prevented had he performed a better reconnaissance of the area, avoided distractions, and approached the wires with the sun at his back.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering in proximity to wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare, which reduced the wire's conspicuity.
Full Narrative
On February 21, 2000, about 0830 hours Pacific standard time, a Hiller H-12E, N61PC, operated by Aerial Control, Brentwood, California, collided with wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Byron, California. Thereafter, the helicopter impacted underlying terrain and was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was performed under 14 CFR Part 137, and it originated from an open field about 0800. In the pilot's completed aircraft accident report, he indicated that the accident could have been prevented had he performed a better reconnaissance, avoided distractions, and approached the wires with the sun at his back.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHiller H-12E
Tail NumberN61PC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerial Control
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-540-C2A · Reciprocating · 345
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC