HILLER UH-12E
Mecca, CA, September 21, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mecca, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.53722, -116.02417 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA466 |
| Event ID | 20100921X94616 |
Aircraft
| Make | HILLER |
| Model | UH-12E |
| Registration # | N6053H |
| Operator | Salton Sea Air Service, Inc. |
| Owner | BERTLING CORP |
| 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 an obstacle while maneuvering.
Full Narrative
While maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, the pilot flew too close to a telephone pole. The helicopter's main rotor blade impacted the pole about 10 feet above the ground. Thereafter, the pilot lost control of the helicopter and crashed into the field. The pilot reported that prior to the collision, no mechanical malfunctions were experienced with the helicopter.
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.