MINR · Enstrom F-280C · 1997-06-13 · SHARON, VT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA119
Event ID
20001208X08224
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-13
Location
SHARON, VT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Enstrom
Model
F-280C
Registration
N5700J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to descend and fly at 100 feet over a river and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with wires.