Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316257989 - Dragonfly Aviation Llc.

Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa

Inspection Nr: 316257989

Report ID: 1055350

Date Opened: 06/14/2012

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102370681

Violation Summary
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

Violation Items
#	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

Investigation Nr: 202369237

Event: 06/12/2012

Two Employees Crash in Aircraft, One Later Dies

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

Investigated Inspection
#	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

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