N205PA

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206BS/N: 1996

Summary

On June 03, 2023, a Bell 206B (N205PA) was involved in an accident near Filer, ID. 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: The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA214. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N205PA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 3, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA214
Location
Filer, ID
Event ID
20230605192309
Coordinates
42.562778, -114.549160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1996
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RIDGELINE ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
268 VICTORY AVE
City
TWIN FALLS
State / Zip Code
ID 83301-5515
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# WPR23LA214