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Location:
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Libby, MT
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Accident Number:
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WPR26LA099
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Date & Time:
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February 4, 2026, 20:45 Local
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Registration:
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N407VS
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Aircraft:
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BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
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Injuries:
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3 None
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CANADA BHT407
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Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled - Air Medical (Medical emergency)
The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
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Aircraft Make:
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BELL HELICOPTER
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Registration:
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N407VS
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TEXTRON CANADA
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Model/Series:
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BHT407
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Aircraft Category:
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Helicopter
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Amateur Built:
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Operator:
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A L E R T Kalispell Regional
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Operating Certificate(s)
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On-demand air taxi (135)
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Medical Center Inc
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Held:
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Operator Designator Code:
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CXVA
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Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
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Conditions at Accident Site:
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VMC
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Condition of Light:
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Night
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Observation Facility, Elevation:
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K65S,2333 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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20:35 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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36 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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2°C /2°C
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Lowest Cloud Condition:
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Clear
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Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
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Lowest Ceiling:
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None
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Visibility:
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10 miles
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Altimeter Setting:
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30.42 inches Hg
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Type of Flight Plan Filed:
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CVFR
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Departure Point:
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Kalispell, MT (MT28)
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Destination:
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Libby, MT (None)
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Wreckage and Impact Information
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Crew Injuries:
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3 None
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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Aircraft Fire:
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None
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Ground Injuries:
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Aircraft Explosion:
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None
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Total Injuries:
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3 None
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Latitude, Longitude:
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48.392012,-115.54532 (est)
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Administrative Information
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Mills, Grant
Additional Participating Persons: Charles Clark; Federal Aviation Administration; Helena, MT
Investigation Class: Class 4
Note: The NTSB did not travel to the scene of this accident.
This information is preliminary and subject to change.
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