No fatalities

BELL 206B accident at Chapman, KS, 5 Jul 2023

Chapman, KS, United States

On July 5, 2023, a BELL 206B operated by Fulks Helicopter Service was involved in an aviation accident near Chapman, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line during an agricultural application pass. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line during an agricultural application pass.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotContributed to outcomeAltitude — Not attained/maintained