N868HBell Textron 206L-32026-01-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Bell Textron 206L-3S/N: 51318

Summary

On January 15, 2026, a Bell 206L-3 (N868H) was involved in an accident near Logsden, OR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N868H.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 15, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA086
Location
Logsden, OR
Event ID
20260120202320
Coordinates
44.000000, -123.000000
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The inadvertent entanglement of a long line with the skid, which resulted in a loss of flight control. Contributing to the accident was the use of nylon lines instead of steel cables to secure the bucket.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Bell Textron
Serial Number
51318
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
206L-3B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
206L-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WEYERHAEUSER NR CO
Address
220 OCCIDENTAL AVE S
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98104-3120
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# WPR26LA086