No fatalities

23 Jul 2010: BELL 206B — TOPSIDE AVIATION INC — New Hampton, IA

New Hampton, IA, United States

On 23 Jul 2010, a BELL 206B operated by TOPSIDE AVIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near New Hampton, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A helicopter struck wires at the end of an aerial application spray run, causing violent shaking. During an emergency landing, it landed hard and rolled onto its right side, sustaining substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that his helicopter struck wires at the end of an aerial application spray run. The collision caused the helicopter to shake violently. During the subsequent emergency landing, the helicopter landed hard and rolled over onto its right side.

Damage Assessment

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to its fuselage, main rotor, and tail rotor. No further details on the extent of the damage were provided.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he should have performed a better reconnaissance for obstacles and wires in the field. No other contributing factors were mentioned.

Investigation Notes

The incident remains under investigation, with the pilot's statement as the primary account. No official determination of cause has been released.

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