Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 21, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA276
Location
Cornland, IL
Event ID
20240722194736
Coordinates
39.937500, -89.401667
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 was unable to see a wire due to the setting sun and the helicopter subsequently struck the wire.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N26UK
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1684
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ORLANDO AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
235 NILSON WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32803-6488
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# CEN24LA276