Struck powerlines on agricultural operations, cutting power to around 500 homes.  In ensuing manoeuvre, main blades cut tail boom.  Pilot not injured

Date:

29 September, 2013

Make:

Bell

Model:

B47

Location:

a field on Main Street and Bonita School Road - about halfway between Guadalupe and Santa Maria.

Country:

US-California

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.keyt.com/news/helicopter-flies-into-power-lines/-/17671600/22186434/-/cwwvgt/-/index.html

Link:

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/1805/4388985?title=broadcast_local_2

Link:

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/53145913/#.UkpsAIbku1w