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April 15, 2017 · Raytheon Aircraft B200 Undesignat · N481HC
Richfield, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Richfield, UT
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft B200 Undesignat (2005)
Tail Number
N481HC
Operator
Ihc Health Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA235
The pilot reported that, during taxi on a parking ramp at night, he decided to make a 180° left turn to position the airplane before picking up a patient. He added that, during the turn, the right wing impacted a fence post. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during taxi on a parking ramp at night he decided to make a 180° left turn to position the airplane before picking up a patient. He added that during the turn, the right wing impacted a fence post. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 MDT
Nearest AirportRichfield Muni (1nm NNE)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaytheon Aircraft B200 Undesignat
Tail NumberN481HC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIhc Health Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-42 · Turboprop · 850 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6-42 · Turboprop · 850
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind20° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 28 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time01:52
Weather SourceWFAC