N238HA

Preliminary report: On September 18, 2026, at 1604 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale SA315B helicopter, N238HA was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Workmore, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. According to the pilot, he arrived at a field to conduct an agricultural aerial application. He landed the helicopter on the tanker truck and the helicopter was refilled with 145 gallons of product. The pilot stated that at the time of takeoff, all engine temperatures were normal. The helicopter lifted off the truck and began to make a sound that he described as a piece of plastic…