Bell 407 (Manatee County Mosquito... crash, Oct 15, 2026 (1 killed)
Bell 407 (Manatee County Mosquito Control) accident on October 15, 2026 near 289th Street East, near Dakin Dairy Farm, Myakka City, Manatee County,...
- Date: October 15, 2026
- Aircraft: Bell 407 (Manatee County Mosquito Control)
- Location: 289th Street East, near Dakin Dairy Farm, Myakka City, Manatee County, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Under investigation
A mosquito control helicopter hit a radio tower during a spraying flight in Myakka City and crashed in woods. The 63 year old pilot was killed and nobody else was hurt.