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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 47D1 · Centre, AL · June 25, 1992

Date: June 25, 1992 · 14:30 local
Place: Centre, AL
Phase of flight: Low Level Operations
Operating rules: Agricultural (Part 137)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N68632
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL92LA131
Reported as: Bell 47D1
Reported engine: Lycoming VO435A1C
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 9,881 total350 in this make and model20 in the last 90 days

N68632Registration cancelled May 2, 2013 · Bell 47D1S/N WH5003 · Built 1963 Airframe modelBell 47D1 Engine modelFranklin 6VS-335 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Struck powerline during a spray run. Pilot failed to note powerline on pre-inspection.

As the FAA filed it

STRUCK POWERLINE DURING A SPRAY RUN. PILOT FAILED TO NOTE POWERLINE ON PRE-INSPECTION.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB ATL92LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentre, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in a collision with a wire.Jun 25, 1992 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N68632 · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19830806039329ALow Level Operations · Moultrie, GAClutch slipped during spray operation. Lost rotor RPM causing helicopter to hit the ground and roll over.Aug 6, 1983 · Substantial damage Accident 19790413005499AHovering · Clearwater, FLPilot made quick stop to hover. Failed to maintain rotor RPM. Rotors hit ground. Aircraft rolled over.Apr 13, 1979 · Substantial damage