Oct 31, 1996
Accident
Substantial CREOLE, LA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence.
NTSB FTW97LA030