# NTSB Accident WPR11LA122
> **McDonnell Douglas Helicopters 369E (MD500E)** · 2011-02-04 · Elverta, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR11LA122
- **Event ID:** 20110204X91152
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-02-04
- **Location:** Elverta, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.718334, -121.478332
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas Helicopters
- **Model:** 369E (MD500E)
- **Registration:** N416WC
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain rotor blade clearance from an installation rope while maneuvering to install power lines.

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