No fatalities
3 Jun 2023: BELL 206B — Filer, ID
On 3 Jun 2023, a BELL 206B was involved in an aviation accident near Filer, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotLateral/bank control — Not attained/maintainedDirectional control — Not attained/maintained