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Oct
16
2023

NTSB Final Report: Arthur, IL

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The pilot reported that he had confirmed that there were no powerlines to avoid before entering a field to perform spray operations. While spraying next to a tree line and approaching a road, the pilot could not recall whether there were powerlines or not. The pilot reported that while making a precautionary maneuver to avoid any potential powerlines, he had forgotten about the tree line. The helicopter struck a tree branch, and subsequently impacted terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and main rotor blades. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

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Oct
04
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL

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AIRCRAFT LOST CONTROL DURING LANDING A ND LANDED HARD, CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL.

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Aug
15
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Carthage, IL

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On August 6, 2023, about 0106 central daylight time, a Bell 206 L-3 helicopter, N288AE, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Carthage, Illinois. The pilot, the flight nurse, and the flight medic sustained no injury. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 helicopter air ambulance flight.

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Aug
09
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: CARTHAGE, IL

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE WITH ITS TAIL ROTOR WHILE LANDING AT A REMOTE SITE, CARTHAGE, IL

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Aug
07
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Arthur, IL

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Arthur, IL

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Jul
18
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: CHAMPAIGN, IL

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINES DURING LANDING, CHAMPAIGN, IL.

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Jul
17
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: POCAHONTAS, IL

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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND WENT DOWN IN A FIELD, POCAHONTAS, IL.

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Jul
12
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: WOODLAWN, IL

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AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE VERTICAL BEAT DURING FLIGHT AND THE TAIL BOOM SEPARATED AND CRASHED IN A FIELD, WOODLAWN, IL.

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May
01
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Cahokia, IL

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On April 9, 2023, at 0845 central daylight time, a Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2, N372PA, was involved in an accident near Cahokia, Illinois. The helicopter sustained substantial damage.

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Mar
15
2023

NTSB Final Report: Wheeling, IL

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On August 11, 2021, about 0640 central daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N4043B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near the Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Wheeling, Illinois. The pilot received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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