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June 3, 2024 · Sikorsky S-55QT · N2302F
Benton City, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Benton City, WA
Aircraft
Sikorsky S-55QT (1952)
Tail Number
N2302F
Operator
N2302F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA173
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to hover over cherry trees in attempt to dry off the orchard following a rain shower. While maneuvering about 30 ft above ground level (agl) at an airspeed of about 20 mph, parallel to power lines on his right side, he performed a turn, and the tail rotor blades contacted and severed the adjacent power lines. The pilot felt a tail-rotor imbalance and opted to land immediately. During the accident sequence, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to hover over cherry trees in attempt to dry off the orchard following a rain shower. While maneuvering about 30 ft above ground level (agl) at an airspeed of about 20 mph, parallel to power lines on his right side, he performed a turn, and the tail rotor blades contacted and severed the adjacent power lines. The pilot felt a tail-rotor imbalance and opted to land immediately. During the accident sequence, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:27 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S-55QT
Tail NumberN2302F
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorN2302F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsGarrett · TSE331-10UA · Turboshaft · 1100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 59 F
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time18:35