Accident Details
A helicopter was performing a normal takeoff from a local flight training area. According to the pilot, the helicopter had attained an airspeed of approximately 60 miles per hour and an altitude of about 75 feet above ground level. At that point, the pilot observed a single-engine fixed-wing airplane on a collision course with the helicopter. To avoid a collision, the pilot executed a hard dive maneuver.
During the dive, the helicopter's right skid made contact with transmission wires. The wire contact caused a loss of control, and the helicopter subsequently collided with the terrain.
Sequence of Events
The incident began with a routine takeoff. The pilot reported seeing the other aircraft on a collision path and took evasive action by diving. The hard dive brought the helicopter into contact with overhead wires, leading to control difficulties and eventual impact with the ground.
Conclusion
The accident investigation determined that the wire contact resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. No additional factors or causes have been stated in the source.