BELL 407
Patterson, LA — September 25, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 25, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA456 |
| Event ID | 20210927103974 |
| Location | Patterson, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.70904, -91.33589 |
| Airport | HARRY P WILLIAMS MEML |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked helicopter while hovering to reposition for takeoff.
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.