Final 1 fatal Aug 12, 2023

N1503L crash at Mifflinville, PA

Bell 47G-5 — Low altitude operation/event at Mifflinville, PA

DateAug 12, 2023
Tail numberN1503L
AircraftBell 47G-5 · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationMifflinville, PA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA23LA332

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an aerial application flight.

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