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GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC OH-58A+ NO SERIES accident at Oakland, FL, 26 Apr 2022
On April 26, 2022, a GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC OH-58A+ NO SERIES operated by COASTAL AIR SERVICE INC was involved in an aviation accident near Oakland, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on personnel
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Apr 2022 GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC OH-58A+ NO SERIES accident near Oakland, FL?
The pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Apr 2022 GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC OH-58A+ NO SERIES accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Apr 2022 involved a GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC OH-58A+ NO SERIES, operated by COASTAL AIR SERVICE INC, at Oakland, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water.
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