Bell 205 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 32 events recorded from 1983 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, 2022 | Cougar, WA | N66HJ | Minor | substantial | The helicopter’s encounter with downdrafts during a low-altitude hovering maneuver while dipping for water. |
| Sep 04, 2011 | Tehachapi, CA | N205WW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inability to adequately execute an emergency autorotation due to the flight's low altitude during external load operations, which resulted…The pilot's inability to adequately execute an emergency autorotation due to the flight's low altitude during external load operations, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a torsionally overstressed tachometer shaft, which sent erroneous engine rpm readings to the cockpit. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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