Incident report
Robinson R22 BETA crash near Electra, Texas, United States
fatal2017-11-201 fatality
Summary
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
Incident details
Date
2017-11-20
Location
Electra, Texas, United States
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA
Operator
Carmichael Helicopter Service LLC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗34.0025, -98.9008
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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