N85RBBELL 206B2023-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206BS/N: 831

Summary

On June 11, 2023, a Bell 206B (N85RB) was involved in an accident near Pratt, KS. 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: Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA237. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N85RB.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 11, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA237
Location
Pratt, KS
Event ID
20230612192358
Coordinates
37.621944, -98.834278
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
831
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCOTT JOHN D
Address
PO BOX 606
City
LYNDON
State / Zip Code
KS 66451-0606
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# CEN23LA237