N9TVBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 5052025-04-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505S/N: 65195

Summary

On April 30, 2025, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 (N9TV) was involved in an accident near Bethany, OK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper landing technique that allowed the helicopter’s right skid to get caught on the landing platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9TV.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA167
Location
Bethany, OK
Event ID
20250505200106
Coordinates
35.536132, -97.642411
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing technique that allowed the helicopter’s right skid to get caught on the landing platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Serial Number
65195
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1995
Model / ICAO
505B505
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206L-4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRIFFIN TELEVISION OKC LLC
Address
100 W MAIN ST STE 100
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73102-9007
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# CEN25LA167