SERS · BELL 206 · 2023-07-21 · Terra Alta, WV, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA23LA307
Event ID
20230724192695
Type
Accident
Date
2023-07-21
Location
Terra Alta, WV, USA
Coordinates
39.455514, -79.592732
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206
Registration
N9913K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s inability to maneuver the helicopter for recovery after experiencing a strong, unanticipated tailwind in a confined operating area, which resulted in a descent and subsequent impact with terrain.