BELL 206B

Filer, ID — June 3, 2023

Event Information

DateJune 3, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR23LA214
Event ID20230605192309
LocationFiler, ID
CountryUSA
Coordinates42.56278, -114.54916
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model206B
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.

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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