N91TABELL 2062020-09-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

BELL 206S/N: 3310

Summary

On September 09, 2020, a Bell 206 (N91TA) was involved in an accident near Randle, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an external load operation.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR20LA331. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91TA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20LA331
Location
Randle, WA
Event ID
20201007102112
Coordinates
46.281154, -121.422710
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an external load operation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3310
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
206B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS I INC
Address
1000 85TH AVE SE
Status
Deregistered
City
OLYMPIA
State / Zip Code
WA 98501-5707
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20LA331