BELL 206L-3

Tillamook, OR — September 8, 2021

Event Information

DateSeptember 8, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR21LA338
Event ID20210909103825
LocationTillamook, OR
CountryUSA
Coordinates45.36571, -123.64671
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model206L-3
CategoryHELI
FAR Part137
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.

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.

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