N27UKBELL 206B2023-06-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 206BS/N: 1871

Summary

On June 05, 2023, a Bell 206B (N27UK) was involved in an incident near Orlando, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA269. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N27UK.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 5, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA269
Location
Orlando, FL
Event ID
20230616192379
Coordinates
28.541171, -81.340903
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1871
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ORLANDO AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
235 NILSON WAY
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32803-6488
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# ERA23LA269