Bell 205 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 32 events recorded from 1983 to 2024.

32

All Events

16

Incidents

2

Minor

3

Serious

10

Fatal (19 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 31, 2022 La Ronge, SK, CA C-GZGK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 15, 2022 El Cajon, CA N502HQ Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Aug 24, 2020 LaVerne, CA N386HQ Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around while landing in an unimproved area which resulted in a collision with debris.
Jun 27, 2018 Hudson Bay, CA C-FYHD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 2005 Lac de la Solit, CA C-GADA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 2001 Troy, MT N458CC Incident substantial The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain seperation/clearance from trees while maneuvering.
Jul 31, 2001 Jackson, WY N205BR Incident — the Bell 212 helicopter pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a midair collision.
Jun 10, 1998 PADERBORN, GE DHAFH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 1998 WEWAHITCHKA, FL N508DD Incident destroyed The pilot's loss of control as a result of erratic flight control movement due to a surge in hydraulic pressure for undetermined reasons.
Mar 21, 1996 GROVE HILL, AL N68HJ Incident substantial
fatigue failure of the vertical fin forward spar in an area that was not accessible to inspection. A factor relating to the accident was: guidance fo…

fatigue failure of the vertical fin forward spar in an area that was not accessible to inspection. A factor relating to the accident was: guidance for inspection of the area (where the fatigue occurred) was insufficiently defined by the manufacturer.
Dec 05, 1984 RIFLE, CO N5019N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1984 TALKEETNA, AK N58116 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1983 COKEVILLE, WY N1084N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1983 JOHN DAY, OR N1347N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1983 DEADHORSE, AK N17AL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1983 NEAR RANDLE, WA N98HJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
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.
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