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July 19, 2022 · Bell 206L-3 · N203PA
Franklin, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Franklin, PA
Aircraft
Bell 206L-3 (1991)
Tail Number
N203PA
Operator
D H Helicopter Inc Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA347
The pilot was flying the helicopter following a river shoreline about 400 ft above ground level. He was scanning the horizon when he saw a “flash” and felt the helicopter shudder. He assessed the controllability of the helicopter and noted no anomalies, therefore, he continued the flight to a nearby airport. After landing, during the post flight examination of the helicopter, he found substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer of the helicopter. Furthermore, there were wire strike marks on the main rotor blade consistent with a wire strike. The operator reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while flying at a low level over a river, which resulted in a wire strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying the helicopter following a river shoreline about 400 ft above ground level. He was scanning the horizon when he saw a “flash” and felt the helicopter shudder. He assessed the controllability of the helicopter and noted no anomalies, therefore, he continued the flight to a nearby airport. After landing, during the post flight examination of the helicopter, he found substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer of the helicopter. Furthermore, there were wire strike marks on the main rotor blade consistent with a wire strike. The operator reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-3
Tail NumberN203PA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorD H Helicopter Inc Dba
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce Allison · M250 C-30 · Turboshaft · 650
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time11:56
Weather SourceWFAC