NONE · Hiller UH-12E · 2008-08-15 · Cokato, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08CA252
Event ID
20080916X01474
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-15
Location
Cokato, MN, USA
Coordinates
45.074443, -94.187225
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Hiller
Model
UH-12E
Registration
N945HA
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot did not visually identify and maintain clearance with the power lines, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter once it contacted the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude operations being conducted and the power lines.