25-Jul-11 N5663 Sikorsky S55 Chelan, US-Washington (1F)
Had just flown over a block of cherry trees and was turning to fly back when it hit power lines 40-50 feet above the ground. Crashed and burned, killing pilot. Stephen W. Nelson reportedly died of asphyxiation due to smoke inhalation
Tags: Civil, Fatal, Golden Wings, S55, Sikorsky, US-Washington
