Maynard, IA, USA
N619RB
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight in a helicopter, he experienced a gust of wind that caused the nose of the helicopter to dip and lose altitude, which resulted in an impact with a powerline and substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
An impact with a powerline as a result of an unexpected wind gust.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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