BELL 206
Eldorado, IL — February 12, 2022
Event Information
| Date | February 12, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA122 |
| Event ID | 20220216104650 |
| Location | Eldorado, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.81751, -88.44196 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Overheating of two lithium batteries in the paramedic’s flight suit pocket resulting in an explosion and fire that seriously injured the paramedic as the helicopter was about to take off.
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.