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BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B accident at Sandersville, GA, 25 Jun 2023

Sandersville, GA, United States

On June 25, 2023, a BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B operated by VERTICAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Sandersville, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control. 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 failure to maintain clearance of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Related events

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Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 2023 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B accident near Sandersville, GA?

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jun 2023 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 2023 involved a BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B, operated by VERTICAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LLC, at Sandersville, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.

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