N919AC

Substantial
None

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206BS/N: 4020

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 18, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA192
Location
Cedar Key, FL
Event ID
20220418104954
Coordinates
29.354257, -83.027988
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 improper fuel planning during agricultural spraying operations, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a hard landing following an autorotation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Serial Number
4020
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KW AIR LLC
Address
6655 N 700 E
City
DARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
IN 47940-7005
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# ERA22LA192