BELL 206B

Denison, IA — July 30, 2023

Event Information

DateJuly 30, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN23LA342
Event ID20230802192774
LocationDenison, IA
CountryUSA
Coordinates42.03444, -95.31032
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model206B
CategoryHELI
FAR Part137
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

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.

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