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Aviation accident CEN18LA025

SERS · ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 · 2017-11-06 · Larchwood, IA, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN18LA025
Event ID
20171106X75406
Type
Accident
Date
2017-11-06
Location
Larchwood, IA, USA
Coordinates
43.382221, -96.439163

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Registration
N7085M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of situational awareness, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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