Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC95LA009

JONESVILLE, VA, USA

Aircraft #1

N5787A

AEROSPATIALE AS-355

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

On October 15, 1994 about 0825 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale AS-355 helicopter, N5787A, operated by Ranger Helicopters, was destroyed after it struck power lines and collided with the ground during an aerial application flight in Jonesville, Virginia. Visual meteorological conditions existed and the commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. No additional information is available.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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