BELL 206B
Chapman, KS, July 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Chapman, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.99780, -97.01750 |
| Airport | Smokey Valley Ag |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA279 |
| Event ID | 20230706192545 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Registration # | N67FA |
| Operator | Fulks Helicopter Service |
| Owner | SF LEASING LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line during an agricultural application pass.
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.