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July 10, 2010 · Bell OH-58A · N415NS
Roswell, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roswell, NM
Aircraft
Bell OH-58A
Tail Number
N415NS
Operator
North Star Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA395
In a statement provided by the pilot, during the aerial application flight the helicopter pilot scouted the application area for transmission wires. He noted their locations and began to disperse the applicant. The pilot reported that while flying east the rising sun momentarily disoriented him, resulting in a collision with a transmission wire. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open area. An inspection of the helicopter revealed damage to the main rotor pitch change links and swash plate. The pilot confirmed that there were no malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Light condition-Bright light-Effect on personnel
Full Narrative
In a statement provided by the commercial pilot, during the aerial application flight, the pilot scouted the application area for transmission wires. He noted their locations and began to disperse the applicant. While flying east, the rising sun momentarily disoriented the pilot resulting in a collision with a transmission wire. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open area. An inspection of the helicopter revealed damage to the main rotor pitch change links and swash plate. The pilot confirmed that there were no malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell OH-58A
Tail NumberN415NS
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorth Star Helicopters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250 · Turboshaft · 420
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time12:51
Weather SourceWFAC