AEROSPATIALE SA315B
Lewiston, ID, May 2, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lewiston, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.40800, -116.90316 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA138 |
| Event ID | 20240506194210 |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSPATIALE |
| Model | SA315B |
| Registration # | N42PL |
| Operator | ESSENTIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS LLC |
| Owner | ESSENTIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS LLC |
| 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 maintain clearance from power lines during a low level aerial application.
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.