N303AE

Substantial
Serious

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1S/N: 45348

Summary

On August 27, 2021, a Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (N303AE) was involved in an accident near Glide, OR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA333. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N303AE.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 27, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA333
Location
Glide, OR
Event ID
20210901103789
Coordinates
43.438748, -122.909960
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
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 during an aerial application.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Serial Number
45348
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
206L-1B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
206L-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NORTH WIND AVIATION LLC
Address
520 PALMER AVE
City
COTTAGE GROVE
State / Zip Code
OR 97424-9633
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# WPR21LA333