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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell UH-1B · Williams, CA · June 21, 2017

Date: June 21, 2017 · 08:50 local
Place: Williams, CA
Phase of flight: Maneuver
Operating rules: Agricultural (Part 137)
Operator: J2OG
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N6180A
NTSB investigation: NTSBGAA17CA355
Reported as: Bell UH-1B
Reported engine: Lycoming T-53 series
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 1
Pilot’s certificate: Commercial pilot
Pilot’s flight hours: 12,000 total10,000 in this make and model150 in the last 90 days

N6180ARegistered now · Bell UH-1BS/N 62-1994 · Built 1962 Airframe modelBell UH-1B Engine modelLycoming T-53 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Pilot struck wires during field application

As the FAA filed it

PILOT STRUCK WIRES DURING FIELD APPLICATION

NTSB investigation

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NTSB GAA17CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliams, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires while maneuvering at a low altitude during an agricultural application flight.Jun 21, 2017 · Substantial damage