BELL 206
Lake Apopka, FL, April 26, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 26, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lake Apopka, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.56243, -81.66275 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA206 |
| Event ID | 20220426105003 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Registration # | N206BX |
| Operator | COASTAL AIR SERVICE, INC |
| Owner | COASTAL HELICOPTERS INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A collision with water following a loss of visual reference to the water surface due to 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.