N297CABell Textron 206B2026-07-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Bell Textron 206BS/N: 1453

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 17, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA264
Location
Saint Joseph, IL
Event ID
20260721203435
Coordinates
40.127780, -88.078430
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Bell Textron
Serial Number
1453
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HELICOPTER SERVICES OF ILLINOIS LLC
Address
527 COUNTY ROAD 3000 N
City
FISHER
State / Zip Code
IL 61843-9795
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN26LA264