BELL OH-58A
Hegins, PA — July 19, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA314 |
| Event ID | 20240722194739 |
| Location | Hegins, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.66519, -76.48335 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | OH-58A |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in the helicopter striking a wire hazard 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.