N97UP is a 1996 Robinson Helicopter R44. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-540 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in East Troy, WI. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2012. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2012. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 30 years old
2012
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The helicopter pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight, he performed a "high recon [reconnaissance]" pass over the field and observed houses, tree lines, and power lines surrounding the field. He added that he descended for the first pass, about 70 mph and 100 to 150 ft. above ground, and as he approached the end of the field, he "suddenly became aware of two [additional] large power lines stretched out in front of [him] at eye level and closing fast." He further added that, he "instinctively pulled up on the collective and back on the cyclic" and the fuselage cleared the wire, but suddenly there was a "violent lurch" when the tail rotor contacted the wire. Subsequently, the helicopter started to "spin out of control," the pilot braced for impact, and the helicopter impacted the terrain.
The fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor sustained substantial damage.
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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