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July 30, 2007 · Bell 206B · N16757
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N16757
Operator
Arnold Johnson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC07CA070
The commercial certificated pilot was positioning the helicopter from a private landing area to a local airport for fuel under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said approaching the taxiway, about 20-30 feet in the air, he spotted the light atop a 20-foot light pole through the left chin-bubble. He reported that he attempted to avoid the light, but the helicopter struck the light pole, damaging the chin-bubble and associated fuselage structure. He reported there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during final approach, which resulted in the helicopter striking the pole.
Full Narrative
The commercial certificated pilot was positioning the helicopter from a private landing area to a local airport for fuel under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said approaching the taxiway, about 20-30 feet in the air, he spotted the light atop a 20-foot light pole through the left chin-bubble. He reported that he attempted to avoid the light, but the helicopter struck the light pole, damaging the chin-bubble and associated fuselage structure. He reported there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:40 AKDT
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN16757
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArnold Johnson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250 C 20B · Turboshaft · 250
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC