BELL 206
Raleigh, NC — November 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA040 |
| Event ID | 20201109102253 |
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.73211, -78.62872 |
| Airport | Garner Road Heliport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground.
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.