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Accidents: Preliminary Report - Helicopter Downed After Striking Power Lines
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<b>Bell 206B, Meeker, Colo., Nov.
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Business Aviation
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Accidents
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<b>Bell 206B, Meeker, Colo., Nov.
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Bell 206B, Meeker, Colo., Nov. 3, 2010–The JetRanger was engaged in low-altitude pipeline inspection near unpowered suspended electrical wires, when witnesses saw it suddenly pitch nose down as the rotor system separated from the fuselage. The helicopter then crashed behind trees, killing the passenger and severely injuring the pilot. Two of the wires were found to be severed.

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Curt Epstein
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Accidents
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