| Crash location | 43.626945°N, 91.751111°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Rushford, MN
43.808298°N, 91.752926°W 12.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N82855 |
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| Accident date | 31 Jul 2011 |
| Aircraft type | Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58C |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot was flying an aerial application flight when the helicopter contacted a power line that ran perpendicular to the direction of the spray run. The pilot stated he was aware of the power line, but he became distracted by horses that were located near the field. The wire strike and ground impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance from the power line.