Summary
On September 25, 2021, a Bell 407 (N662RL) was involved in an incident near Patterson, LA. All 3 people 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 adequate clearance from a parked helicopter while hovering to reposition for takeoff.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA456. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N662RL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked helicopter while hovering to reposition for takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA456