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May 22, 1985 · Bell 206B · N9901K
New Baltimore, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
New Baltimore, PA
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N9901K
Operator
Richard E Myers
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85FGM04
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE DURING AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATIONS. THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE HELICOPTER DESCENDED INTO TREES & WAS DAMAGED. THE PLT SAID THAT HE WAS LOOKING FOR A CUT OFF MARKER IN THE FORM OF A BALLOON WHEN HE LOOKED UP AND SAW THE WIRES. IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID THE COLLISION BUT HE TRIED TO DECELERATE PRIOR TO THE IMPACT. AFTER STRIKING THE WIRES THE ACFT DESCENDED AND LODGED IN TREES.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE DURING AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATIONS. THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE HELICOPTER DESCENDED INTO TREES & WAS DAMAGED. THE PLT SAID THAT HE WAS LOOKING FOR A CUT OFF MARKER IN THE FORM OF A BALLOON WHEN HE LOOKED UP AND SAW THE WIRES. IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID THE COLLISION BUT HE TRIED TO DECELERATE PRIOR TO THE IMPACT. AFTER STRIKING THE WIRES THE ACFT DESCENDED AND LODGED IN TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN9901K
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard E Myers
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · C-20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC