N1243Y

Substantial
None

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505S/N: 65137

Summary

On November 11, 2024, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 (N1243Y) was involved in an incident near Lago Vista, TX. 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: The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1243Y.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 11, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA084
Location
Lago Vista, TX
Event ID
20250121199574
Coordinates
30.498583, -97.969472
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Serial Number
65137
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
505B505
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
505

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TURBINES LTD
Address
140 19TH RD
City
WEST POINT
State / Zip Code
NE 68788-4506
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# CEN25LA084