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March 8, 2026 · Bell Textron Canada 505 · N911FW
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Bell Textron Canada 505 (2024)
Tail Number
N911FW
Operator
City of Fort Worth
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC26LA018
On March 7, 2026, at 2210 Central daylight time, a Bell Textron 505 helicopter, N911FW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot and crew member were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 public use flight. The pilot reported that during takeoff, as the helicopter was climbing above the trees the engine power decreased to idle power. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open grass field. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. A post examination of the wreckage is pending.
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On March 7, 2026, at 2210 Central daylight time, a Bell Textron 505 helicopter, N911FW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot and crew member were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 public use flight. The pilot reported that during takeoff, as the helicopter was climbing above the trees the engine power decreased to idle power. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open grass field. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. A post examination of the wreckage is pending.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:10 CST
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham Intl (1nm SE)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell Textron Canada 505
Tail NumberN911FW
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCity of Fort Worth
Engines1
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
Wind310° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 45 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC