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August 18, 2014 · Hughes 369HS HS · N369GN
Saint Peter, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Saint Peter, MN
Aircraft
Hughes 369HS HS (1974)
Tail Number
N369GN
Operator
Tery Jon Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA444
During an application flight, the pilot maneuvered the helicopter in order to conduct another pass, maintaining vigilance of the high lines and trees in the vicinity of his operations. The pilot stated that he did not see the 2 wires spanning from across the road into the bean field where he was applying insecticide. He flew right into the wires which subsequently entangled around the mast of the helicopter. During the forced landing to the field, the "controls locked up" and the helicopter spun to the right 3 times before impacting the ground. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During an application flight, the pilot maneuvered the helicopter in order to conduct another pass, maintaining vigilance of the high lines and trees in the vicinity of his operations. The pilot stated that he did not see the 2 wires spanning from across the road into the bean field where he was applying insecticide. He flew right into the wires which subsequently entangled around the mast of the helicopter. During the forced landing to the field, the "controls locked up" and the helicopter spun to the right 3 times before impacting the ground. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 369HS HS
Tail NumberN369GN
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTery Jon Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C2-B · Turboshaft · 400
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC