Incident report
Bell OH-58A crash near Carson City, Nevada, United States
minor2018-10-27
Summary
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare.
Incident details
Date
2018-10-27
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Aircraft
Operator
Washoe County Sheriffs Office
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗39.2089, -119.8047
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries3
SourceNTSB CAROL
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