N6516KBELL 206L-32021-09-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 206L-3S/N: 51391

Summary

On September 08, 2021, a Bell 206L-3 (N6516K) was involved in an incident near Tillamook, OR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA338. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6516K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA338
Location
Tillamook, OR
Event ID
20210909103825
Coordinates
45.365710, -123.646710
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
51391
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
206L-3B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# WPR21LA338