Final None Feb 26, 2025

N849DB accident at DeLand, FL

Bell Helicopter Corp UH-1D — Loss of control in flight at DED (DeLand, FL)

DateFeb 26, 2025
Tail numberN849DB
AircraftBell UH-1D · Bell Iroquois · UH1
LocationDED — DeLand, FL
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA380

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.

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