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Substantial
Minor

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505S/N: 65195

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