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October 27, 2024 · Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · N54AE
Canal Winchester, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Canal Winchester, OH
Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (1978)
Tail Number
N54AE
Operator
Air Evac Ems
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA027
The pilot reported that during the enroute portion of the flight, a large bird impacted the top of the helicopter’s fuselage and main rotor, resulting in substantial damage to a pitch control link and a subsequent vibration. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a nearby field and was able to land uneventfully.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the enroute portion of the flight, a large bird impacted the top of the helicopter’s fuselage and main rotor, resulting in substantial damage to a pitch control link and a subsequent vibration. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a nearby field and was able to land uneventfully.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
Tail NumberN54AE
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Evac Ems
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · M250-C30P · Turboshaft · 250
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 54 · Second Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 30 F
Altimeter30.33 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC