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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316257989 - Dragonfly Aviation Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Dragonfly Aviation Llc.
Near 1120 Mary St
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Mailing Address:
5810 San Bernardo, Laredo, TX 78041
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4581
NAICS: 488111/Air Traffic Control
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2012
Emphasis: L:Wasafety
Case Closed: 11/05/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102370681 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 80014005 | 11/27/2012 | 12/30/2012 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 12, 2012, two Employees (a pilot, Employee #1; Employee #2), with Dragonfly Aviation LLC., were blowing water off the cherries in a cherry orchard, using a civilian helicopter. The pilot (Employee #1) was making a run from South to the North and struck a power line with the main rotor. He subsequently crashed, and both employees on board suffered serious injuries. Employee #2 suffered life threatening injuries and died at the local Hospital. The pilot was air lifted to another Hospital and was being surgically treated for his injuries. No additional information was provided in the narrative.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AIRPORT, STRUCK AGAINST, HELICOPTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316257989 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 316257989 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |