N231RL

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 206BS/N: 1324

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA342
Location
Denison, IA
Event ID
20230802192774
Coordinates
42.034436, -95.310324
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inflight distraction, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid wires.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1324
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NOR WES INC
Address
1945 CHERRY STREET RD
City
CRESTON
State / Zip Code
IA 50801-8174
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# CEN23LA342