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Bayliss Incident Helicopter Wire Strike 2019

  • Location:

    California
  • Date:

    08/15/2019
  • Incident Type:

    Helicopter Incident
  • Description:

    On August 15, 2019 at approximately 1:45 PM, a CAL FIRE helicopter was operating on the Bayliss Incident in Santa Clara County, California. While operating on the incident, the helicopter staffed with a CAL FIRE Forestry Fire Pilot and Fire Captain contacted a wire. The pilot was able to safely land the helicopter with no reported injuries. The helicopter sustained no damage,

    Helicopter Incident or Accident