19930620019459A

Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 206L-3 · West Monroe, LA · June 20, 1993

Date: June 20, 1993 · 17:42 local
Place: West Monroe, LA
Phase of flight: To Vertical (Helicopter Only)
Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
Operator: YIMA
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N911MT
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW93FA192
Reported as: Bell 206L3
Reported engine: Allison 250C30
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 10,000 total3,600 in this make and model18 in the last 90 days

N911MTRegistration cancelled Oct 12, 1994 · Bell 206L-3S/N 51171 Airframe modelBell 206L-3

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Aircraft impacted powerlines on initial takeoff climb. Rotor blades impacted powerlines. Landed hard on road.

As the FAA filed it

AIRCRAFT IMPACTED POWERLINES ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB. ROTOR BLADES IMPACTED POWERLINES. LANDED HARD ON ROAD.

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 FTW93FA192Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportWest Monroe, LAThe pilot's inadequate planning and preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and low ceilingJun 20, 1993 · Substantial damage