N919AC

Substantial
None

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206BS/N: 4020

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 25, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA295
Location
Sandersville, GA
Event ID
20230712192607
Coordinates
32.977213, -82.807857
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Serial Number
4020
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KW AIR LLC
Address
6655 N 700 E
City
DARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
IN 47940-7005
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# ERA23LA295