BELL 206
Cornland, IL, July 21, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cornland, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.93750, -89.40167 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA276 |
| Event ID | 20240722194736 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Registration # | N26UK |
| Operator | Heliteam |
| Owner | Orlando Aircraft Sales, LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot was unable to see a wire due to the setting sun and the helicopter subsequently struck the wire.
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.