Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 8, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA259
Location
Thorntown, IN
Event ID
20240709194656
Coordinates
40.125314, -86.563256
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 ensure that the load hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control after liftoff and a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
XTREME AVIATION LLC
Address
5 MILL CREEK RD
City
FALKVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 35622
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# CEN24LA259