BELL OH-58A
Merced, CA — April 1, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 1, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA140 |
| Event ID | 20220404104882 |
| Location | Merced, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.18940, -120.68928 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | OH-58A |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike and ground impact.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.