N407SJBELL 4072025-06-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 407S/N: 53608

Summary

On June 13, 2025, a Bell 407 (N407SJ) was involved in an accident near Bountiful, UT. The accident resulted in 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 improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door, resulting in the helicopter’s collision with the door.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA173. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N407SJ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 13, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA173
Location
Bountiful, UT
Event ID
20250616200327
Coordinates
40.868149, -111.927490
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door, resulting in the helicopter’s collision with the door.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
53608
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
407B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
407

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SAN JUAN AVIATION LLC
Address
C/O CTC
1209 N ORANGE ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801-1120
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# WPR25LA173