N422DX is a 2009 Robinson Helicopter R44 II. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 rated at 260 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Holtville, CA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2009. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2017. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 17 years old
2017
2009
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The pilot was on an aerial application flight and was maneuvering the helicopter at a low altitude. During a decent to a field, the main rotor blade struck a powerline wire. The pilot felt an unusual vibration and performed a precautionary landing. A postflight examination revealed that a main rotor blade sustained substantial damage.
No preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation were reported.
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