Pilot Debrief

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1 near Canal Winchester, OH — 2024-10-27

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Date
2024-10-27
Location
Canal Winchester, OH, USA
Aircraft
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1
Registration
N54AE
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the enroute portion of the flight, a large bird impacted the top of the helicopter’s fuselage and main rotor, resulting in substantial damage to a pitch control link and a subsequent vibration. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a nearby field and was able to land uneventfully.

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