Casualties unknown

1999-09-16: Continental Copters TOMCAT MK5A (N9010T) — Heflin, AL

Heflin, AL, US
Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

Two helicopters collided in mid-air while N38099 was spraying herbicides and N9010T was climbing after takeoff. Both aircraft descended to the ground and came to rest 100 yards apart.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, two helicopters were involved in a mid-air collision. The helicopter with registration N38099 was flying southbound at an altitude of 150 feet above ground level while spraying herbicides. The other helicopter, N9010T, had just taken off from a flatbed truck heading north, positioned behind a group of trees approximately 100 feet tall.

Sequence of Events

After takeoff, N9010T climbed over the trees to an altitude of 150 feet, traveling at a speed of 35 miles per hour. The pilot then turned east into the sun, directly intersecting the flight path of N38099. Within seconds of this turn, N9010T collided with N38099, striking it on its lower right side.

Aftermath

Immediately following the impact, both helicopters descended to the ground. They came to rest approximately 100 yards apart from each other. No further details about the condition of the aircraft or occupants were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19686. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.