BELL 206L-3
Franklin, PA — July 19, 2022
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA347 |
| Event ID | 20220801105635 |
| Location | Franklin, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.40023, -79.85322 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206L-3 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while flying at a low level over a river, which resulted in a wire strike.
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.