# NTSB Accident CHI08CA252
> **Hiller UH-12E** · 2008-08-15 · Cokato, MN, USA · NONE
## 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.

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