N8159J is a 1970 Bell 206B. It is a rotorcraft with 5 seats, powered by a Rolls-Royc 250-C20 rated at 400 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Louisville, MS. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2014. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2014. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 56 years old
- 1 of 868 Bell 206B
2014
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The helicopter pilot reported that he was maneuvering at low altitude during an agricultural application flight.
While in a left turn he did not see the power line wires until they were very close. He increased the collective to climb and he banked right to avoid impact. However, the tail rotor struck the power line wires and the helicopter lost tail rotor effectiveness.
The pilot autorotated and the helicopter landed, but the tailboom impacted trees. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gear box, the tail rotor blades and the vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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