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March 8, 2007 · Sud Aviation SE3130 Alouette II · N226RW
Davenport, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Davenport, VA
Aircraft
Sud Aviation SE3130 Alouette II
Tail Number
N226RW
Operator
Marpat Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA072
The pilot was flying pipeline patrol in a helicopter, while the copilot monitored the pipeline on a laptop computer. During the patrol, the laptop computer malfunctioned, and the pilot landed in a field while the copilot attempted to repair the laptop computer. After the laptop computer was repaired, the pilot hover taxied to the end of the field, and began a takeoff run. During the takeoff run, at an altitude of 40 feet and airspeed of 30 to 40 knots, the helicopter struck utility wires. The helicopter subsequently impacted a field and came to rest on its right side. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of an Alouette II helicopter stated that he was flying a pipeline patrol, while the copilot monitored the pipeline on a laptop computer. During the patrol, the laptop computer malfunctioned, and the pilot landed in a field while the copilot attempted to repair the laptop computer. After the laptop computer was repaired, the pilot hover taxied to the end of the field, and began a takeoff run. During the takeoff run, at an altitude of 40 feet and airspeed of 30 to 40 knots, the helicopter struck utility wires. The helicopter subsequently impacted a field and came to rest on its right side. During the impact, the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftSud Aviation SE3130 Alouette II
Tail NumberN226RW
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarpat Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · Artouste II · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 14 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time21:40
Weather SourceWFAC