N975TRBELL B206-B2025-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL B206-BS/N: 1235

Summary

On July 18, 2025, a Bell B206-B (N975TR) was involved in an accident near Bloomington, IL. 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 failure to avoid power lines during an aerial application flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA266. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N975TR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 18, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA266
Location
Bloomington, IL
Event ID
20250721200591
Coordinates
40.438300, -88.922588
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 failure to avoid power lines during an aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1235
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
B206-BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# CEN25LA266