NONE · BELL HELICOPTER CORP UH-1D · 2025-02-26 · DeLand, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA25LA380
Event ID
20251023201916
Type
Accident
Date
2025-02-26
Location
DeLand, FL, USA
Coordinates
29.058652, -81.288969
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL HELICOPTER CORP
Model
UH-1D
Registration
N849DB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during landing.