N828WPBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-12023-07-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1S/N: 45294

Summary

On July 05, 2023, a Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (N828WP) was involved in an accident near Amity, MO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting a low-level aerial application flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA280. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N828WP.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA280
Location
Amity, MO
Event ID
20230706192546
Coordinates
39.871202, -94.435221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting a low-level aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Serial Number
45294
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
206L-1B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
206L-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# CEN23LA280