Robinson R-22 Beta accident near Dexter, MO
On June 25, 2003, a Robinson R-22 Beta (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Dexter, MO. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 25, 2003
- Place
- Dexter, MO
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22 Beta · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 36.778°N, 89.941°W
- NTSB ID
- 20030626X00960
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 25, 2003, at 1002 central daylight time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, N933CB, operated by Show-Me Helicopters, was destroyed during a post-impact fire following an in-flight collision with wires and terrain near Dexter, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was not operating on a flight plan. The local flight departed from Dexter Municipal Airport (DXE), Dexter, Missouri, at 0917. According to a witness, the helicopter had finished its aerial application of a cotton field and was climbing out when it impacted the transmission wires. The witness reported the helicopter was on fire and smoking prior to impacting the terrain. The witness stated the helicopter descended in a spiral and was consumed during the subsequent post-impact fire. Several other witnesses reported seeing the helicopter impact the wires and begin to emit smoke and flames prior to impacting the terrain. The witness statements are included with the docket material associated with this accident report. PERSONNEL INFORMATION According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for helicopters and single engine land airplanes. The commercial pilot certificate contained the restriction, "carrying passengers in airplanes for hire is prohibited at night and on cross-country flights of more than 50 nautical miles." According to FAA records, the pilot completed his last aviation medical examination
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
