ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Calexico, CA, December 6, 2023
Event Information
| Date | December 6, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Calexico, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.69182, -115.43301 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA092 |
| Event ID | 20240221193822 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N422DX |
| Operator | MERTEN AVIATION SERVICES LLC |
| Owner | MERTEN AVIATION SERVICES 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 an aerial application flight.
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.