MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM BK 117
Hartford, IL, April 25, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 25, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hartford, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.83771, -90.09583 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA163 |
| Event ID | 20250425200063 |
Aircraft
| Make | MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM |
| Model | BK 117 |
| Registration # | N880SL |
| Operator | AIR METHODS LLC |
| Owner | AIR METHODS LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 3 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb at night from a confined area landing zone, that resulted in an impact with a tree, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
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.