Nov 29, 2023
Accident
Substantial Sterling City, TX
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole’s static arm during forecasted gusting wind conditions, un-forecasted light turbulence, and un-forecasted low-level wind shear conditions, resulting in main rotor blade contact with the static arm and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.
NTSB CEN24FA049