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
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
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# ERA22LA192