Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 17, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA168
Location
Mount Blanco, TX
Event ID
20260417202839
Coordinates
33.769989, -101.227880
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AG RANCH SERVICES LLC
Address
4494 GRINDE RD
City
LEWISTOWN
State / Zip Code
MT 59457-8042
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# CEN26LA168