NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N8982F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CHI87MA053Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCross Plaines, INThe plt & observer were on a power line patrol flt. While proceeding southbound, they apchd an area were the lines were about 23 ft AGL & were crossed by another set of power lines, oriented in an east-west direction. The other power lines were about 45 ft…NTSB ATL82DA258Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportLouisville, KYThe pilot received a weather briefing before taking off on an aerial traffic patrol for a local radio station. He was issued a special VFR clearance to follow a pre-established route. However, after departing, he encountered thunderstorm activity. He returned…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8982F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19861210070919ALow Level Operations · Cross Plaines, INStruck a powerline during a powerline patrol. Crashed and burned. Wire impact at area of crossing powerlines.Accident 19820901043269APwr On Vertical Ldng/Rtrcrft · Louisville, KYHelicopter touched down nose high and moving rearward while landing in poor visibility. Skids dug in, rotors hit.