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June 17, 2018 · Bell 206 B · N2762P
Orondo, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orondo, WA
Aircraft
Bell 206 B (1991)
Tail Number
N2762P
Operator
North Wind Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA352
According to the pilot, during a cherry drying flight, the helicopter climbed slowly over a small hill and then struck power lines on the other side of the hill. The helicopter subsequently made a "medium-hard" impact with a grassy area near the orchard. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the helicopter pilot, during a cherry drying flight, the helicopter climbed slowly over a small hill and struck powerline wires that were on the other side of the hill. The pilot landed the helicopter, but the landing was hard. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:34 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 B
Tail NumberN2762P
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorth Wind Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20 · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 54
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC