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January 14, 2025 · Bell 206A · N6255N
Lemoore, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lemoore, CA
Aircraft
Bell 206A (1968)
Tail Number
N6255N
Operator
Trinkle Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR25LA078
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight and was transitioning to another field when the helicopter struck a power line. The pilot stated that he did not see the wires between the two fields. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight and was transitioning to another field when the helicopter struck a power line. The pilot stated that he did not see the wires between the two fields. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206A
Tail NumberN6255N
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTrinkle Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 34 F
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC