BELL 206B

Lakeland, FL — November 21, 2024

Event Information

DateNovember 21, 2024
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA25LA059
Event ID20241126195549
LocationLakeland, FL
CountryUSA
Coordinates27.99438, -82.01574
AirportLAKELAND LINDER INTL
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model206B
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a tailwind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, and subsequent 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.

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