BELL 47G-2
Mettler, CA, June 1, 2026
Event Information
| Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mettler, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Farm field outside Mettler CA. |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA207 |
| Event ID | 20260602203108 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 47G-2 |
| Registration # | N88755 |
| Operator | Old Time Ag Aviation |
| Owner | OLD TIME AG AVIATION LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure the loading hose had been disconnected before takeoff, which resulted in an interrupted takeoff and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the ground loader's failure to disconnect the hose before communicating with the pilot.
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.