N21BHBELL 4072024-07-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 407S/N: 53262

Summary

On July 11, 2024, a Bell 407 (N21BH) was involved in an accident near Stanley, ID. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A sudden wind shift which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent dynamic rollover and collision into water.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA247. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21BH.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 11, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA247
Location
Stanley, ID
Event ID
20240715194702
Coordinates
44.116333, -114.956000
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A sudden wind shift which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent dynamic rollover and collision into water.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
53262
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
407B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
407

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHEMAIR HELICOPTERS INC
Address
316 E ROCK ST
City
JEFFERSON
State / Zip Code
WI 53549-2159
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# WPR24LA247