N849DB

Substantial
None

BELL HELICOPTER CORP UH-1DS/N: 8494

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA380
Location
DeLand, FL
Event ID
20251023201916
Coordinates
29.058652, -81.288969
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL HELICOPTER CORP
Serial Number
8494
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
UH-1DUH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
UH-1D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
D & B AVIATION BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1674
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# ERA25LA380