Bell 206 accident near Cali, Outside the U.S., September 1, 2025
On September 1, 2025 at about 4:25 pm local time, a Bell 206 (helicopter), registered HK5198, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Cali, Outside the U.S. (Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Int. Ai airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 2 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 1, 2025 · about 4:25 pm local time
- Place
- Cali, Colombia · Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Int. Ai · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 2 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 L3 · all 206s on the register
- Registration
- HK5198 · no longer on the register · serial 51175
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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