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July 28, 2022 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II · N719TF
Ithaca, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ithaca, NE
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II (2005)
Tail Number
N719TF
Operator
Blue Stem Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA345
The pilot was enroute to the next field he would spray and used a handheld GPS unit to navigate. When he finished imputing information into the GPS, he looked up and saw power lines across his flight path. The pilot pulled up on the collective and cyclic to climb; however, the helicopter struck the upper power line. The pilot entered an autorotation, during which the pilot felt unusual vibrations, but had full authority of the flight controls. The helicopter settled into a mature stand of corn, which resulted in structural damage to the tail boom and main rotor system. The pilot stated that he should have climbed to 500 ft agl before he used his GPS to navigate to the next field.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low level aerial application operations due to a distraction.
Full Narrative
The pilot was enroute to the next field he would spray and used a handheld GPS unit to navigate. When he finished imputing information into the GPS, he looked up and saw power lines across his flight path. The pilot pulled up on the collective and cyclic to climb; however, the helicopter struck the upper power line. The pilot entered an autorotation, during which the pilot felt unusual vibrations, but had full authority of the flight controls. The helicopter settled into a mature stand of corn, which resulted in structural damage to the tail boom and main rotor system. The pilot stated that he should have climbed to 500 ft agl before he used his GPS to navigate to the next field.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail NumberN719TF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlue Stem Leasing
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC