Final 2 minor Dec 19, 2025

N505TZ accident at Fort Worth, TX

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 — Loss of control in flight at XS04 (Fort Worth, TX)

DateDec 19, 2025
Tail numberN505TZ
AircraftBell 505 · Bell Jet Ranger X · B505
LocationXS04 — Fort Worth, TX
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseCEN26LA065

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control.

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