MINR · Hughes 369HS · 2003-10-21 · Evansville, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04LA017
Event ID
20031024X01812
Type
Accident
Date
2003-10-21
Location
Evansville, MN, USA
Coordinates
46.091667, -95.733329
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Hughes
Model
369HS
Registration
N49TJ
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the surface of the lake during the aerial application pass. The low altitude operation, glassy water, and his visual perception were contributing factors.