BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505
Bethany, OK — April 30, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 30, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA167 |
| Event ID | 20250505200106 |
| Location | Bethany, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.53613, -97.64241 |
| Airport | WILEY POST |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA |
| Model | 505 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing technique that allowed the helicopter’s right skid to get caught on the landing platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.