N919AC

Substantial
None

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206BS/N: 4020

Summary

On April 18, 2022, a Bell Helicopter Textron 206B (N919AC) was involved in an incident near Cedar Key, FL. 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 improper fuel planning during agricultural spraying operations, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a hard landing following an autorotation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA192. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N919AC.

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