No fatalities
5 Jul 2023: BELL 206B — Fulks Helicopter Service — Chapman, KS
On 5 Jul 2023, a BELL 206B operated by Fulks Helicopter Service was involved in an aviation accident near Chapman, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line during an agricultural application pass. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line during an agricultural application pass.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotContributed to outcomeAltitude — Not attained/maintained