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February 5, 2026 · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada BHT407 · N407VS
Libby, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Libby, MT
Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada BHT407 (2017)
Tail Number
N407VS
Operator
A L E R T Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA099
The pilot was conducting a routine positioning flight to a hospital helipad; a procedure he had performed multiple times previously. While maneuvering to land, he thought he was lower than normal and continued to maneuver for the landing. During the landing flare, the pilot heard a loud noise and felt a vibration but landed uneventfully. After the flight, the pilot discovered that the tail rotor had contacted a helipad light post during the landing sequence, which resulted in substantial damage to the tailboom and tail rotor. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting a routine positioning flight to a hospital helipad; a procedure he had performed multiple times previously. While maneuvering to land, he thought he was lower than normal and continued to maneuver for the landing. During the landing flare, the pilot heard a loud noise and felt a vibration but landed uneventfully. After the flight, the pilot discovered that the tail rotor had contacted a helipad light post during the landing sequence, which resulted in substantial damage to the tailboom and tail rotor. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 MST
Nearest AirportCabinet Peaks Medical Center (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell Helicopter Textron Canada BHT407
Tail NumberN407VS
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorA L E R T Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison/Rolls Royce · 250-C47B/8 · Turboshaft · 650
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.42 inHg
Observation Time20:35
Weather SourceWFAC