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May 2, 1987 · Robinson R-22B · N2442A
Valatie, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Valatie, NY
Aircraft
Robinson R-22B
Tail Number
N2442A
Operator
Eagle Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA139
THE ROBINSON R-22B TOOK OFF FROM A OPEN FIELD, TRAVELED 600 FEET AND STRUCK SUSPENDED UTILITY LINES AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 FT. AFTERWARD, THE HELICOPTER WAS LANDED SUCCESSFULLY. OTHER LINES WERE APPROXIMATELY 1000 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE POINT. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE MORE DISTANT LINES, HOWEVER, HE WAS NOT AWARE OF THE CLOSER SET OF LINES.
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THE ROBINSON R-22B TOOK OFF FROM A OPEN FIELD, TRAVELED 600 FEET AND STRUCK SUSPENDED UTILITY LINES AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 FT. AFTERWARD, THE HELICOPTER WAS LANDED SUCCESSFULLY. OTHER LINES WERE APPROXIMATELY 1000 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE POINT. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE MORE DISTANT LINES, HOWEVER, HE WAS NOT AWARE OF THE CLOSER SET OF LINES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22B
Tail NumberN2442A
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEagle Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter0