Aviation Accident Summary NYC85LA215

HAWLEY, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N100FH

BELL BH206L-1

Analysis

THE HELICOPTER ARRIVED AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE TO TRANSPORT RACE CAR DRIVERS TO THE POCONO RACEWAY. DURING DEPARTURE THE PILOT FAILED TO SEE POWERLINES IN THE FLIGHT PATH THAT CONTACTED THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM. THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM FAILED AND THE HELICOPTER IMPACTED TREES AND THE GROUND. THE OCCUPANTS DEPLANED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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