A Bell 205A-1 Helicopter with registration CC-ATF that was carrying out a firefighting operation in the town of Sagrada Familia in Curicó, Chile, apparently lost its tail rotor when it crashed into the high-voltage electrical cables. The pilot is safe as emergency responders attended the crash site on the banks of the Mataquito River. and Courtesy: Víctor González @Victor_Curico News Source: Aviation Safety Network (ASN) @AviationSafety and Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha @OnDisasters #helico

On April 10, 2025, a Bell 206 helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and a Spanish family of five. The Bell 206 is a light, single-engine helicopter known for its versatility and reliability. It typically accommodates one pilot and up to four passengers. The aircraft has a length of approximately 39 feet 8 inches (12.11 meters) and a rotor diameter of 33 feet 4 inches (10.6 meters). Powered by an Allison 250-C20B turboshaft engine producing 420