N565VABELL 2062025-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

BELL 206S/N: 3107

Summary

On September 27, 2025, a Bell 206 (N565VA) was involved in an incident near Archer City, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while herding livestock.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA396. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N565VA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 27, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA396
Location
Archer City, TX
Event ID
20250929201738
Coordinates
33.592000, -98.730800
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while herding livestock.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3107
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUIG PERRY J
Address
10225 FM 368 S
City
HOLLIDAY
State / Zip Code
TX 76366-4201
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# CEN25LA396