17 Jun 2018: BELL 206 B — North Wind Aviation

17 Jun 2018: BELL 206 B — North Wind Aviation

No fatalities • Orondo, WA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the helicopter pilot, during a cherry drying flight, the helicopter climbed slowly over a small hill and struck powerline wires that were on the other side of the hill. The pilot landed the helicopter, but the landing was hard. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Effect on operation
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 260/08kt, vis 10sm

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