Bell 205
LaVerne, CA — August 24, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 24, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA284 |
| Event ID | 20200824X33907 |
| Location | LaVerne, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.19083, -117.92194 |
| Airport | Brackett Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Bell |
| Model | 205 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 6 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around while landing in an unimproved area which resulted in a collision with debris.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.