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July 6, 2022 · Hiller UH-12E · 130HA
Wenatchee, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Aircraft
Hiller UH-12E (1975)
Tail Number
130HA
Operator
C&C Helicopters
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR22LA245
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering the helicopter at low altitude over a cherry field in light rain conditions. As he air taxied about 30 ft above the ground and about 15 knots, the helicopter struck a power line and landed inverted on a tractor. The helicopter was destroyed by the postcrash fire. 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 during low-level operations in light rain conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering the helicopter at low altitude over a cherry field in light rain conditions. As he air taxied about 30 ft above the ground and about 15 knots, the helicopter struck a power line and landed inverted on a tractor. The helicopter was destroyed by the postcrash fire. 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 Time09:21 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftHiller UH-12E
Tail Number130HA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorC&C Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO540C2A · Reciprocating · 305
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC