N919ACBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B2023-06-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206BS/N: 4020

Summary

On June 25, 2023, a Bell Helicopter Textron 206B (N919AC) was involved in an incident near Sandersville, GA. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain clearance of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA295. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N919AC.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 25, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA295
Location
Sandersville, GA
Event ID
20230712192607
Coordinates
32.977213, -82.807857
Nearest Airport
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