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October 27, 2018 · Bell OH 58A No Series · N1032F
Carson City, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2018
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Carson City, NV
Aircraft
Bell OH 58A No Series
Tail Number
N1032F
Operator
Washoe County Sheriffs Office
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA039
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering at low altitude along a highway, the sun was in line with the helicopter's direction of travel and in his eyes. When the helicopter was about 200 ft above ground level, the main rotor blades struck three power lines strung across the highway. He executed an emergency landing without further incident. The pilot added that the unmarked wires crossed the highway from behind one hill to behind an adjacent hill on the other side of the highway and that the power line poles were not visible due to blocking terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare.
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that, while maneuvering at a low altitude the main rotor blades struck power lines. He executed an emergency landing without further incident. The pilot added that the power lines were concealed by the sun and that the power lines were not annotated in his VFR sectional chart. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades. 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 Time15:45 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell OH 58A No Series
Tail NumberN1032F
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWashoe County Sheriffs Office
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · T63-A720 · Turboshaft · 420
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC