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July 27, 1990 · Continental Copters MK 5A Tomcat MK 5A TOMC · N1442Z
Constantine, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Constantine, MI
Aircraft
Continental Copters MK 5A Tomcat MK 5A TOMC
Tail Number
N1442Z
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90DET04
DURING THE FIRST PASS, WEST TO EAST, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES RUNNING NE TO SW ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE FIELD. IT THEN CONTINUED APPROX. 180 FT AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER SET OF POWER LINES. A WITNESS INDICATED THE PILOT HAD MADE A SURVEY PASS OF THE FIELD. VISIBILITY WAS REPORTED AS 4 MI IN HAZE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID POWER LINES IN HIS AREA OF OPERATION.
Full Narrative
DURING THE FIRST PASS, WEST TO EAST, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES RUNNING NE TO SW ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE FIELD. IT THEN CONTINUED APPROX. 180 FT AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER SET OF POWER LINES. A WITNESS INDICATED THE PILOT HAD MADE A SURVEY PASS OF THE FIELD. VISIBILITY WAS REPORTED AS 4 MI IN HAZE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:08 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftContinental Copters MK 5A Tomcat MK 5A TOMC
Tail NumberN1442Z
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435-A1FHC · Reciprocating · 260
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:47
Weather SourceWFAC