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
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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