Accidents
Preliminary Report: Power loss downs two JetRangers
Bell 206B JetRanger, Longview, Wash., Oct.

Bell 206B JetRanger, Longview, Wash., Oct. 10, 2008–The Northwest Helicopters JetRanger lost power while hauling tree limbs. The pilot attempted a power-out forced landing at the bottom of a steep ravine covered with 30-foot conifer trees. The pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

Bell 206 JetRanger, Conroe, Texas, Oct. 13, 2008–The KTRK-TV JetRanger lost power and crashed into trees near Conroe. The helicopter, operated by a Houston TV station, was en route to cover a “breaking news story” in Conroe, in visual conditions with no flight plan filed. The commercial pilot and news photographer were killed.