BELL 206B
Denison, IA, July 30, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Denison, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.03444, -95.31032 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA342 |
| Event ID | 20230802192774 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Registration # | N231RL |
| Operator | NOR WES INC |
| Owner | NOR WES INC |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.