BELL B206-B

Bloomington, IL — July 18, 2025

Event Information

DateJuly 18, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN25LA266
Event ID20250721200591
LocationBloomington, IL
CountryUSA
Coordinates40.43830, -88.92259
AirportCENTRAL IL RGNL/BLOOMINGTON-NO
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeBELL
ModelB206-B
CategoryHELI
FAR Part137
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to avoid power lines during an aerial application flight.

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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