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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Bell 206L-1 · Barrett Junc, CA · August 31, 1988

Date: August 31, 1988 · 09:30 local
Place: Barrett Junc, CA
Phase of flight: Low Level Operations
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Operator: EFLA
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N74WH
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX88LA304
Reported as: Bell 206L1
Reported engine: Allison 250C28B
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 5,343 total650 in this make and model113 in the last 90 days

N74WHRegistration cancelled Aug 21, 2013 · Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1S/N 45379 · Built 1980 Airframe modelBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 Engine modelAllison 250 SER 250HPTurbo-shaft

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What happened

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Descended into a canyon to survey a gas line route. Hit powerline pilot failed to see. Pilot endangered passengers

As the FAA filed it

DESCENDED INTO A CANYON TO SURVEY A GAS LINE ROUTE. HIT POWERLINE PILOT FAILED TO SEE. PILOT ENDANGERED PASSENGERS

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB LAX88LA304Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrett Junct., CAWhile descending into a canyon, the aircraft struck powerlines, went into an uncontrolled descent and collided with the terrain. The pilot stated that he could not see the powerlines and that his visibility was restricted by the sun. All four passengers…Aug 31, 1988 · Substantial damage