Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III, N50141, accident occurred on September 18, 2026, near Plymouth, North Carolina

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N50141

- History of Flight:
On September 18, 2026, at about 1037 local time, a Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III, N50141, registered to Greenwood Helicopters Inc out of Washington, NC, sustained substantial damage when it crashed on landing under unknown circumstances near Plymouth, North  Carolina. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the helicopter departed from an open field near Cypress Landing, North Carolina, and proceeded north and reached a set of powerlines near Creswell, North Carolina, at 0805. The helicopter seems to have started doing aerial powerline work. The FAA reported the accident time at 1037 and the flight activity as personal.


According to online sources: "Greenwood Helicopters is a reputable helicopter service provider based in Washington, NC. Specializing in aerial transportation and tours, the company offers a range of services to meet various needs."

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