Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA326
Location
Charles City, IA
Event ID
20230726192720
Coordinates
43.023485, -92.767075
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 improper preflight of the helicopter to ensure that it was within the loading and performance limitations that resulted in settling and impact with terrain during initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CST & SONS LLC
Address
21 OLYMPIC DR
City
SOUTH BARRINGTON
State / Zip Code
IL 60010-1093
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# CEN23LA326