Service difficulty report · Unknown · Bell 206L4

Difficulty date
June 1, 2026
Submitted
June 1, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N467AE
Make and model
Bell 206L4
Aircraft serial
52438
Aircraft time
6,312 hours, 15,705 cycles
Part
Unknown
Condition
Odor
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT DEPARTED BASE WITH NO CREW ON BOARD. SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE HE SMELLED FUEL IN CABIN AND PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT LOCAL MUNICIPAL AIRFIELD. PILOT SHUT DOWN AND CHECKED AIRCRAFT WITH NO DEFECTS OR SMELLS PRESENT. HE CONTINUED ON HIS FLIGHT WITH NO OTHER SMELL OR DISCREPANCY NOTED.

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