Aviation accident CHI03LA182

1 fatal · Robinson R-22 Beta · 2003-06-25 · Dexter, MO, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI03LA182
Event ID: 20030626X00960
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-06-25
Location: Dexter, MO, USA
Coordinates: 36.7775, -89.941108

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R-22 Beta
Registration: N933CB
FAR Part: 137
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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