Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 25, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA163
Location
Hartford, IL
Event ID
20250425200063
Coordinates
38.837712, -90.095830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb at night from a confined area landing zone, that resulted in an impact with a tree, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
BK 117
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2
Seats
7
FAA Model
BK 117 B-2
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AIR METHODS LLC
Address
5500 S QUEBEC ST STE 300
City
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
CO 80111-1914
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# CEN25LA163