N206WX

Substantial
None

BELL 206L-3S/N: 51038

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

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
51038
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
206L-3B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
206L-3

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