N54AE

Substantial
None

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1S/N: 45157

Summary

On October 27, 2024, a Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (N54AE) was involved in an incident near Canal Winchester, OH. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54AE.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 27, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA027
Location
Canal Winchester, OH
Event ID
20241029195405
Coordinates
39.866667, -82.800000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Serial Number
45157
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
206L-1B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
206L-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR EVAC EMS INC
Address
1001 BOARDWALK SPRINGS PL STE 250
City
O FALLON
State / Zip Code
MO 63368-4100
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# ERA25LA027