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July 20, 2011 · Bell 47G-5 · N1375X
Watsonville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Watsonville, CA
Aircraft
Bell 47G-5
Tail Number
N1375X
Operator
Gomes Farm Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA339
During an aerial application flight, the pilot was spraying water on a field to wash the hopper tank for the next load of chemicals. During the second pass, the pilot attempted to clear a wire that ran perpendicular to his flight path by descending beneath it at an altitude of approximately 5 feet. The pilot reported that the outer end of one main rotor blade struck the pole and the helicopter impacted the ground and rolled over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot was spraying water on a field to wash the hopper tank for the next load of chemicals. On the second pass the pilot attempted to clear a wire that ran perpendicular to his flight path by descending beneath it at an altitude of approximately 5 feet. The pilot reported that the outer end of one main rotor blade struck the pole and the helicopter hit the ground and rolled over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G-5
Tail NumberN1375X
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGomes Farm Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind154° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC