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BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B NO SERIES accident at Cedar Key, FL, 18 Apr 2022

Cedar Key, FL, United States

On April 18, 2022, a BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B NO SERIES operated by VERTICAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Cedar Key, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel planning during agricultural spraying operations, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a hard landing following an autorotation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel planning during agricultural spraying operations, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a hard landing following an autorotation.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Fluid managementPilot

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Apr 2022 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B NO SERIES accident near Cedar Key, FL?

The pilot’s improper fuel planning during agricultural spraying operations, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a hard landing following an autorotation.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Apr 2022 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Apr 2022 involved a BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B NO SERIES, operated by VERTICAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LLC, at Cedar Key, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper fuel planning during agricultural spraying operations, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a hard landing following an autorotation.

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