BELL 206L-3
Thorntown, IN — July 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA259 |
| Event ID | 20240709194656 |
| Location | Thorntown, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.12531, -86.56326 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206L-3 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the load hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control after liftoff and a hard landing.
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.