NTSB Preliminary Report: Hartford, IL
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Location:
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Hartford, IL
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Accident Number:
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CEN25LA163
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Date & Time:
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April 24, 2025, 21:24 Local
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Registration:
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N880SL
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Aircraft:
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MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-
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Injuries:
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3 Serious
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BLOHM BK 117
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Flight Conducted Under:
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Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled
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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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MESSERSCHMITT-
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Registration:
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N880SL
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BOLKOW-BLOHM
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Model/Series:
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BK 117 B-2
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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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AIR METHODS LLC
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Operating Certificate(s)
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Rotorcraft external load
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Held:
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(133), On-demand air taxi
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(135)
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Operator Designator Code:
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QMLA
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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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KALN,543 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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20:50 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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3 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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22°C /16°C
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Lowest Cloud Condition:
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Scattered / 4800 ft AGL
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Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
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4 knots / None, 140°
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Lowest Ceiling:
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Visibility:
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10 miles
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Altimeter Setting:
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30.01 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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Hartford, IL
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Destination:
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Granite City, IL
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Wreckage and Impact Information
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Crew Injuries:
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3 Serious
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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N/A
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Aircraft Fire:
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On-ground
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Ground Injuries:
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N/A
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Aircraft Explosion:
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None
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Total Injuries:
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3 Serious
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Latitude, Longitude:
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38.837712,-90.09583 (est)
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Administrative Information
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Hodges, Michael
Additional Participating Persons: Dennis Mueller; FAA St. Louis FSDO; St. Ann, MO
Investigation Class: Class 4
Note: The NTSB did not travel to the scene of this accident.
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