N206BX

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206S/N: 2872

Summary

On April 26, 2022, a Bell 206 (N206BX) was involved in an accident near Lake Apopka, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A collision with water following a loss of visual reference to the water surface due to sun glare.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA206. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N206BX.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA206
Location
Lake Apopka, FL
Event ID
20220426105003
Coordinates
28.562433, -81.662750
Nearest Airport
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