Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2002 | Prince George, CA | N59584 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 2002 | Elsie, OR | N60PH | Incident | substantial | The shattering and separation of the forward right (pilot's) windscreen for undetermined reason(s). |
| Jul 06, 2002 | Three Rivers, MI | N60EA | Incident | substantial | A loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Jun 29, 2002 | Gulf of Mexico, USA | N255EV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM during engine shutdown due to high wind conditions, which resulted in the main rotor blades contactin…The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM during engine shutdown due to high wind conditions, which resulted in the main rotor blades contacting the tailboom. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Jun 25, 2002 | Rainier, WA | N1087L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while trying to land. Rough/uneven terrain, inaccurate performance data calculations, inadequate in-…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while trying to land. Rough/uneven terrain, inaccurate performance data calculations, inadequate in-flight planning and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors. |
| Jun 09, 2002 | Dover, AR | N103AE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during the approach. A contributing factor was dark night light conditions. |
| May 30, 2002 | Columbus, OH | N820H | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delay in applying remedial action. A factor in the accident was the pilot allowing the rotor rpm to become too low during the…The flight instructor's delay in applying remedial action. A factor in the accident was the pilot allowing the rotor rpm to become too low during the deceleration and touchdown phase of the autorotation. |
| May 24, 2002 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N80PH | Incident | substantial |
The excessive rate of descent by the pilot-in-command during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing, following a total loss of engine po…The excessive rate of descent by the pilot-in-command during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing, following a total loss of engine power caused by failure of the No. 4 bearing. |
| May 24, 2002 | Moab, UT | N191RH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing. A contributing factor was fuel starvation. |
| Apr 13, 2002 | New York, NY | N19TD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a collision with a concrete curb. |
| Apr 04, 2002 | Leadville, CO | N997GM | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the downdraft. |
| Mar 26, 2002 | Oakley, UT | N30YB | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 04, 2002 | Tulsa, OK | N227H | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 08, 2002 | Grand Isle 74, USA | N349AL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the fatigue fracture of the PC air line due to the improper installation by company ma…The pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the fatigue fracture of the PC air line due to the improper installation by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Dec 21, 2001 | Awendaw, SC | N206HE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation. |
| Dec 04, 2001 | Aieia, HI | N968YC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of lateral control while in a hover that resulted in a rollover and collision with the ground. A factor was the unclear exit and boa…The pilot's loss of lateral control while in a hover that resulted in a rollover and collision with the ground. A factor was the unclear exit and boarding procedures provided to the work crew, who were non-aviators, during the preflight briefing. |
| Sep 26, 2001 | W Cameron 168, USA | N1067D | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the rotor tachometer generator, which resulted in a precautionary landing in the Gulf of Mexico. A contributing factor to the accident…the failure of the rotor tachometer generator, which resulted in a precautionary landing in the Gulf of Mexico. A contributing factor to the accident was the rough water condition. |
| Aug 28, 2001 | Mesa, AZ | N995PM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper autorotation in that he failed to attain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and subsequent airframe damage. A f…The pilot's improper autorotation in that he failed to attain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and subsequent airframe damage. A factor was the high temperature. |
| Jul 12, 2001 | San Francisco, CA | N474SF | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the accessory gearbox 2 1/2 bearing in fatigue resulting in the complete loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The pil…The failure of the accessory gearbox 2 1/2 bearing in fatigue resulting in the complete loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the autorotational flare maneuver is also causal. The operator's failure to comply with the recommendations in the engine service manual regarding removal of the engine from service for detailed inspection is a factor. |
| Jul 10, 2001 | Secaucus, NJ | N3298G | Incident | substantial |
Under torque of a Thomas coupling self-locking nut for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of the corresponding retaining bolt, and subse…Under torque of a Thomas coupling self-locking nut for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of the corresponding retaining bolt, and subsequent separation of tail rotor drive shaft segments. A factor was the unsuitable terrain beneath the pilot when the loss of tail rotor occurred. |
| Jun 29, 2001 | Salinas, CA | N2269A | Incident | substantial | the student's improper use of the cyclic controls and his failure to relinquish aircraft control, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Apr 23, 2001 | Willcox, AZ | N215M | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the likely unporting of the fuel tank pickups as the helicopter was maneuvered to look at animals on the ground. Also c…A loss of engine power due to the likely unporting of the fuel tank pickups as the helicopter was maneuvered to look at animals on the ground. Also causal was the pilot's misjudged touchdown point during an autorotational approach, which resulted in the in-flight impact with a tree. |
| Jan 18, 2001 | Tyonek, AK | N80KA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate tail rotor clearance while maneuvering to land. |
| Jan 15, 2001 | McMinnville, OR | N58WW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to apply adequate power during a practice autorotation. A factor contributing to the accident was a rough/uneven area on the asph…The pilot's failure to apply adequate power during a practice autorotation. A factor contributing to the accident was a rough/uneven area on the asphalt landing surface. |
| Jan 08, 2001 | WC 368, USA | N142DP | Incident | minor | fuel exhaustion during approach due to the pilot's failure to refuel. |