BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505
Fort Worth, TX, March 8, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC26LA018 |
| Event ID | 20260309202617 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD |
| Model | 505 |
| Registration # | N911FW |
| Operator | CITY OF FORT WORTH |
| Owner | CITY OF FORT WORTH |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On March 7, 2026, at 2210 Central daylight time, a Bell Textron 505 helicopter, N911FW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot and crew member were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 public use flight.
The pilot reported that during takeoff, as the helicopter was climbing above the trees the engine power decreased to idle power. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open grass field. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
A post examination of the wreckage is pending.
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.