N27574BELL 206B2022-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206BS/N: 2562

Summary

On May 31, 2022, a Bell 206B (N27574) was involved in an accident near Cameron, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight crew not maintaining lateral control of the helicopter during hovering operation which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA219. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N27574.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA219
Location
Cameron, TX
Event ID
20220601105168
Coordinates
30.879003, -96.972212
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight crew not maintaining lateral control of the helicopter during hovering operation which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2562
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RANGER AVIATION LEASING LLC
Address
1209 ORANGE ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801
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# CEN22LA219