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May 23, 2019 · Bell 206 B · N158H
Pittsfield, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pittsfield, IL
Aircraft
Bell 206 B (1980)
Tail Number
N158H
Operator
Hlw Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA278
The helicopter pilot reported that, during his third agricultural application pass over a hilly field, he quickly glanced at an instrument inside the cockpit, and the helicopter impacted terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the cabin, fuselage, and tailboom. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector 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 rising terrain during agricultural application operations.
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that, during his third aerial application pass over a hilly field, he quickly glanced at his instrument inside the cockpit and the helicopter impacted terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the cabin, fuselage, and tailboom. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 CDT
Nearest AirportPittsfield Penstone Muni (2nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 B
Tail NumberN158H
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHlw Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C20B · Turboshaft
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC