NONE · Bell OH-58A · 1999-09-26 · RATCLIFF, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99LA255
Event ID
20001212X19765
Type
Accident
Date
1999-09-26
Location
RATCLIFF, TX, USA
Coordinates
31.390628, -95.130378
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
OH-58A
Registration
N523SP
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Factors were the sunglare, and the pilot's diverted attention while adjusting the GPS receiver.