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April 26, 2022 · Bell 206 B · N206BX
Lake Apopka, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lake Apopka, FL
Aircraft
Bell 206 B (1979)
Tail Number
N206BX
Operator
Coastal Air Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA206
The pilot of the helicopter departed the landing zone to conduct an aerial application flight over a lake. He stated that he established course on his spray line but “lost sight of everything looking forward due to the glare off the water and the sun position.” He recalled having no depth perception when he looked down at the water and could not recall the helicopter impacting the water but recalled a momentary shudder followed by the helicopter coming to rest inverted. The helicopter’s fuselage, main and tail rotor blades were substantially damaged during the impact. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter departed the landing zone to conduct an aerial application flight over a lake. He stated that he established course on his spray line but “lost sight of everything looking forward due to the glare off the water and the sun position.” He recalled having no depth perception when he looked down at the water and could not recall the helicopter impacting the water but recalled a momentary shudder followed by the helicopter coming to rest inverted. The helicopter’s fuselage, main and tail rotor blades were substantially damaged during the impact. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:16 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 B
Tail NumberN206BX
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCoastal Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · M250C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourcePILO