N231RL

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 206BS/N: 1324

Summary

On July 30, 2023, a Bell 206B (N231RL) was involved in an accident near Denison, IA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inflight distraction, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid wires.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA342. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N231RL.

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