Summary
On July 21, 2024, a Bell 206 (N26UK) was involved in an incident near Cornland, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot was unable to see a wire due to the setting sun and the helicopter subsequently struck the wire.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA276. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26UK.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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