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July 20, 1989 · Bell TH-13T · N65212
Jay, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jay, FL
Aircraft
Bell TH-13T
Tail Number
N65212
Operator
Stewart Michael
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA202
DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT AT DUSK, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE AS THE PILOT WAS MAKING A SWATH RUN. AFTER HITTING THE POWER LINE, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED LEFT, ENTERED A DESCENT & CRASHED.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE POWER LINE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, TRANSMISSION (POWER) LINES, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL CUES (VISUAL PERCEPTION) AT DUSK.
Full Narrative
DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT AT DUSK, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE AS THE PILOT WAS MAKING A SWATH RUN. AFTER HITTING THE POWER LINE, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED LEFT, ENTERED A DESCENT & CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:12 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell TH-13T
Tail NumberN65212
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStewart Michael
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-425-A1F · Reciprocating · 265
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC