N5QVBELL 2062025-03-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 206S/N: 3098

Summary

On March 21, 2025, a Bell 206 (N5QV) was involved in an accident near Chamblee, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5QV.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 21, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA156
Location
Chamblee, GA
Event ID
20250325199910
Coordinates
33.876002, -84.302031
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3098
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HELICOPTERS INC
Address
5000 OMEGA DR
City
CAHOKIA
State / Zip Code
IL 62206-1469
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# ERA25LA156