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July 31, 2019 · Robinson R44 II · N3066T
Fessenden, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fessenden, ND
Aircraft
Robinson R44 II (2007)
Tail Number
N3066T
Operator
Dakota Helicopters
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA473
The pilot reported that, during the agricultural application flight into rising terrain, he saw power wires. He said he "lowered the collective…slightly nose down" to attempt to go under the wires, but the helicopter struck the wires, rolled right, and started descending. The helicopter touched down, bounced, spun right, and then rolled onto its left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor drive system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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
The helicopter pilot reported that, during the aerial application flight into rising terrain, he saw the powerline wires when the airspeed was about 40 knots. The helicopter struck the wires and rolled to the right, and subsequently descended. The helicopter touched down upright and bounced. The nose of the helicopter spun to the right and the right skid struck the ground. The helicopter rolled onto its left side and stopped. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor drive system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44 II
Tail NumberN3066T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDakota Helicopters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC