BELL 206B
Denison, IA — July 30, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA342 |
| Event ID | 20230802192774 |
| Location | Denison, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.03444, -95.31032 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inflight distraction, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid wires.
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.