HUGHES 269C
Yakima, WA — February 6, 2023
Event Information
| Date | February 6, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA105 |
| Event ID | 20230207106693 |
| Location | Yakima, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.70966, -120.67240 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 269C |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid a powerline while flying at low altitude over a river.
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.