Camdenton, MO, USA
N725M
HUGHES 369D
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The purpose of the helicopter flight was to trim trees using an external load aerial power saw. The pilot stated that as he was trimming the trees, he saw a 6 to 8 inch piece of wood/tree flying upward on the left side of the helicopter. He stated he felt a momentary vibration as the wood contacted one of the main rotor blades, then everything returned to “normal.” The pilot made a precautionary landing in a nearby field without further incident. The damage to the main rotor blade was substantial and required replacement of the blade.
The piece of wood/tree that contacted the main rotor blade during the low altitude tree-trimming flight.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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