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September 1, 2000 · Bell 47G-3B-1 · N53SP
Canton, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2000
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Canton, MS
Aircraft
Bell 47G-3B-1
Tail Number
N53SP
Operator
Valley Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA00LA257
The pilot stated he had a wire strike which he believes led to an in-flight fire. He landed the helicopter upright and fire consumed the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing.
Full Narrative
On September 1, 2000, about 0935 central daylight time, a Bell 47G-3B-1, N53SP, registered to an individual, crashed while on a Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from the local area about 0900. The pilot stated he had a wire strike which he believes led to an in-flight fire. The helicopter was subsequently landed standing upright. By this time the helicopter was engulfed in flames. He exited the helicopter and watched it burn.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:35 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G-3B-1
Tail NumberN53SP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorValley Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435-A1F · Reciprocating · 270
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC