# NTSB MIA76FKT32: Bell 206B, N750LT, Delray Beach, FL, November 26, 1975

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Closed
- Date: November 26, 1975
- Place: Delray Beach, FL · DELRAY BEACH, FL
- Location: 26.4559° N, 80.0904° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Delray Beach, FL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.4559&lon=-80.0904&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Emergency descent](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/600) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed, report March 9, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 152110
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA76FKT32
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKT32

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-4053  75/11/26 NR.DELRAY BEACH,FL    BELL 206B           CR-  0  2  0  INSTRUCTIONAL             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 0945                    N750LT              PX-  0  0  0  DUAL                      AGE 46, 6074 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            200 IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          BOCA RATON,FL               LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: TREES                                     IN FLIGHT: AUTOROTATIVE DESCENT
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED SPEED AND ALTITUDE
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- PLT EXPIRED 12/11/75.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N750LT](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N750LT-2018-01-26), registration cancelled 2018-01-26, S/N 1767, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (registry code 1181511) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Allison 250-C20 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c20-series) (registry code 03020, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: turbo shaft
- Damage: Destroyed

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19751126042039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751126042039A), Nov 26, 1975: Bell 206B, Delray Beach, FL, Destroyed. Plt expired 12/11/75.

## Other investigations on N750LT (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA165), Jul 24, 1996: Bell 206B (N750LT), Warren, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's improper remedial action after helicopter's right skid became snagged by a log that was used in the construction of a temporary landing site. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA187), Aug 4, 1990: Bell 206B (N750LT), Fitchburg, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE FUEL WAS ON BOARD FOR THE FLIGHT.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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