BELL 206B
Lakeland, FL — November 21, 2024
Event Information
| Date | November 21, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA059 |
| Event ID | 20241126195549 |
| Location | Lakeland, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.99438, -82.01574 |
| Airport | LAKELAND LINDER INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 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.