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
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