MANTUA, OH, USA
N73219
BELL 47G-2A
DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT, THE PLT BANKED THE HELICOPER TO FLY AROUND A UTILITY POLE; HOWEVER, THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES CONTACTED THE POLE. THE HELICOPTER THEN DESCENDED, LANDED ON ITS SKIDS & SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PLT STATED THAT THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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