N206BX

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206S/N: 2872

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA206
Location
Lake Apopka, FL
Event ID
20220426105003
Coordinates
28.562433, -81.662750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A collision with water following a loss of visual reference to the water surface due to sun glare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2872
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
206B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COASTAL HELICOPTERS INC
Address
7424 COASTAL DR
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32404-4015
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# ERA22LA206