ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Ithaca, NE, July 28, 2022
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ithaca, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.16280, -96.53970 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA345 |
| Event ID | 20220729105620 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N719TF |
| Operator | BLUE STEM LEASING LLC |
| Owner | BLUE STEM LEASING LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low level aerial application operations due to a distraction.
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.