N74666 is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter R44 II. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER rated at 300 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Hood River, OR. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 2005. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 2008. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 21 years old
2008
2005
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The pilot reported that he was maneuvering at a low altitude over a cherry orchard as part of a drying operation. The light was low due to cloudy weather conditions and he did not see corroded copper wires that were adjacent to the orchard. He noticed a pole that had shinny wires on one side, which gave him the illusion that that was the end of the power line, since he could not see the other connected pole that was obscured by trees. The main rotor blades were substantially damaged when they contacted the wire. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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