1 fatal · Kaman K-1200 · 2004-05-12 · West Fork, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA04LA082
Event ID
20040514X00605
Type
Accident
Date
2004-05-12
Location
West Fork, OR, USA
Coordinates
42.789165, -123.703613
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Kaman
Model
K-1200
Registration
N162KA
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees during logging operations. Contributing factors were the trees, mountainous (steeply sloped) terrain, and the pilot's decision to conduct operations in this terrain with a 200 foot long line.