On July 4, 2008, a Robinson R44 II operated by Midwestern Helicopter, LLC. was involved in an aviation accident near Ottawa, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power transmission lines, with the unmarked nature of the lines acting as a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Robinson R44 II helicopter struck unmarked power transmission lines while flying at low altitude over a river.
On July 4, 2008, a Robinson R44 II, registration N31138, was maneuvering at a low altitude over a river near Ottawa, Illinois. During the flight, the helicopter struck unmarked power transmission lines. Following the impact with the lines, the aircraft struck the river and broke into several pieces. The pilot and passengers were not injured and were subsequently rescued by individuals on nearby boats.
The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power transmission lines, with the unmarked nature of the lines acting as a contributing factor.
A Robinson R44 II helicopter struck unmarked power transmission lines while flying at low altitude over a river.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 4 Jul 2008 involved a Robinson R44 II, operated by Midwestern Helicopter, LLC., at Ottawa, IL.
The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power transmission lines, with the unmarked nature of the lines acting as a contributing factor.
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