BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B
Sandersville, GA, June 25, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sandersville, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.97721, -82.80786 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA295 |
| Event ID | 20230712192607 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON |
| Model | 206B |
| Registration # | N919AC |
| Operator | VERTICAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LLC |
| Owner | VERTICAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 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 of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.
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.