Final None Apr 4, 2026

N5017G accident at Chimney Rock, MT

Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 — Dynamic rollover at Chimney Rock, MT

DateApr 4, 2026

Tail numberN5017G

AircraftBell 206L-1 · Bell 206 JetRanger · B06

LocationChimney Rock, MT

Phase of flightTakeoff

OperationPart 91 Personal

InjuriesNone

NTSB caseWPR26LA146

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain while performing a lowaltitude circling takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

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