Aviation accident FTW96LA008

Name: aviation accident: BELL 47-G2 near FREER (1995-10-05)
Start: 1995-10-05
Location: FREER, TX, USA

MINR · BELL 47-G2 · 1995-10-05 · FREER, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW96LA008
Event ID: 20001207X04691
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-10-05
Location: FREER, TX, USA
Coordinates: 27.879535, -98.609916

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: BELL
Model: 47-G2
Registration: N4423
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines due to his improper takeoff technique. A factor was the helicopter induced blowing dust which impaired the pilot's visibility.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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