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December 19, 2025 · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · N505TZ

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 (2017)
Tail Number
N505TZ
Operator
Bell Training Academy
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA065

The company’s chief flight instructor reported that during a hydraulic system training maneuver, the pilot receiving instruction established too high of a sink rate, and the helicopter bounced upon touchdown. The helicopter then yawed to the right and bounced a second time before starting a slide towards the edge of the runway. The pilot receiving instruction attempted to correct by pushing the collective full down, however, the flight instructor realized that the helicopter would not come to a stop before exiting the runway and attempted to lift the helicopter back into the air. Before the helicopter could lift off, the left skid contacted the grass, the helicopter rolled to the left, and the main rotor contacted the ground. The helicopter then rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system, tail rotor system, and tail boom. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The chief flight instructor reported the accident could have been prevented if the flight instructor would have recognized the excessive rate of descent and made the necessary control inputs.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control.

Full Narrative

The company’s chief flight instructor reported that during a hydraulic system training maneuver, the pilot receiving instruction established too high of a sink rate, and the helicopter bounced upon touchdown. The helicopter then yawed to the right and bounced a second time before starting a slide towards the edge of the runway. The pilot receiving instruction attempted to correct by pushing the collective full down, however, the flight instructor realized that the helicopter would not come to a stop before exiting the runway and attempted to lift the helicopter back into the air. Before the helicopter could lift off, the left skid contacted the grass, the helicopter rolled to the left, and the main rotor contacted the ground. The helicopter then rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system, tail rotor system, and tail boom. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The chief flight instructor reported the accident could have been prevented if the flight instructor would have recognized the excessive rate of descent and made the necessary control inputs.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:25 CST
Nearest AirportBell South (0nm)
RunwayLane
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell Helicopter Textron Canada 505
Tail NumberN505TZ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBell Training Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · ARRIUS 2R · Turboshaft · 505
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · Unkn
Crew 2Age 45 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 25 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time07:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data