Final 1 minor Jun 13, 2025

N407SJ accident at Bountiful, UT

Bell 407 — Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) at BTF (Bountiful, UT)

DateJun 13, 2025
Tail numberN407SJ
AircraftBell 407 · B407
LocationBTF — Bountiful, UT
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Positioning
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA173

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door, resulting in the helicopter’s collision with the door.

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