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=N426AE
- History of Flight:
On October 10, 2026, at about 1302 local time, a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, N426AE, registered to, and being operated by Air Evac Lifeteam, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in a bird strike in Riverton, Illinois. The pilot suffered minor injuries, and two cabin crew were not injured. The air ambulance flight originated from Jacksonville Municipal Airport (IJX/KIJX), Jacksonville, Illinois, at 1246.
The FAA reported that the helicopter struck a bird going through windshield and landed at a fire station. The helicopter was actually arriving to Riverton to participate in the Open House & Safety Fair event.
The helicopter was flown out of there on October 12.
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