Jan 11, 2018
Accident
San Juan, PR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause
The helicopter pilot's improper decision to use an open-end grapple, instead of an A-frame attachment, to lift and move a ladder with a lineman on it and the lineman's improper decision to be lifted on a ladder via an open-end grapple, which were contrary to company policy and the Federal Aviation Regulations.
NTSB ERA18LA091