No fatalities
BELL HELICOPTER CORP UH-1D accident at DeLand, FL, 26 Feb 2025
On February 26, 2025, a BELL HELICOPTER CORP UH-1D was involved in an aviation accident near DeLand, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during landing. 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 loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained