The pilot reported that while flying low over a cherry orchard to dry the cherries, the engine experienced a loss of power. The helicopter subsequently settled into the trees.

Date:

12 July, 2011

Reg:

N3623Z

Make:

Schweizer

Model:

S300

MSN:

S1166

Location:

Malaga

Country:

US-Washington

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Applebee-Aviation

Link:

http://helicoptersafety.blogspot.com/2011/07/12-jul-11-n3623z-schweizer-300c-malaga.html

Link:

http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20110714X33831&key=1