BELL HELICOPTER CORP UH-1D
DeLand, FL — February 26, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 26, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA380 |
| Event ID | 20251023201916 |
| Location | DeLand, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.05865, -81.28897 |
| Airport | DELAND MUNI-SIDNEY H TAYLOR FL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL HELICOPTER CORP |
| Model | UH-1D |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during 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.