ASRS 2002454

ACN 2002454 · 2023-05 · Amateur/Home Built/Experimental

Experimental aircraft pilot reported an NMAC occurred during cruise. A helicopter flying in the opposite direction was at the wrong altitude while traveling eastbound.

Rotary Wing Aircraft Flight Crew Reports CruisePart 91

Pilot narrative

Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ, X, Y.

I was on a VFR flight plan in cruise configuration traveling westbound at 8500 ft. on a 260- degree heading. A small helicopter traveling opposite, eastbound, at my altitude nearly collided with me, missing me by approximately 150 ft. The helicopter was clearly at the incorrect altitude traveling eastbound. This near mid-air occurred approximately 25 - 30 NM miles east of BVL VOR. I would like you to investigate if you can determine who was operating the helicopter at the incorrect VFR altitude and take action.

NASA classification · Anomalies

Conflict
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations: Human Factors · Procedure
Primary Problem: Procedure

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