BELL 206L-3
Logsden, OR, January 15, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Logsden, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.00000, -123.00000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA086 |
| Event ID | 20260120202320 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206L-3 |
| Registration # | N868H |
| Operator | WEYERHAEUSER NR CO |
| Owner | WEYERHAEUSER NR CO |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The inadvertent entanglement of a long line with the skid, which resulted in a loss of flight control. Contributing to the accident was the use of nylon lines instead of steel cables to secure the bucket.
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.