CONTINENTAL COPTERS TOMCAT MK6B
Blackstone, IL — July 15, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA411 |
| Event ID | 20100719X61851 |
| Location | Blackstone, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.08417, -88.69055 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CONTINENTAL COPTERS |
| Model | TOMCAT MK6B |
| 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 helicopter encountered a dust devil at a low altitude during the aerial application flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot was spraying a corn field during the aerial application flight when the accident occurred. He made a turn at the end of a swath run and was leveling out five feet above the corn when the helicopter encountered a dust devil. The helicopter descended into the corn in a level attitude, resulting in substantial damage.
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.