Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2013 | Venice, LA, USA | N54LP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequen…A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and materials analysis was performed, the reason for crack initiation could not be determined. |
| Oct 04, 2013 | Upper Edgebold, UK | G-BPWI | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 2013 | Amistad, NM | N721LL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to arrest the descent following an abrupt maneuver to avoid birds, which resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Matoes do Norte, BR | PT-HUE | Incident | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Albers, IL | N804LA | Incident | substantial | Fuel contamination, which resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Aug 04, 2013 | Chualar, CA | N90146 | Minor | substantial |
Maintenance personnel's failure to properly tighten the bolts securing the main driveshaft to the transmission, which resulted in fatigue failure of t…Maintenance personnel's failure to properly tighten the bolts securing the main driveshaft to the transmission, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolts and disconnection of the driveshaft during low-altitude flight. |
| Jul 19, 2013 | Tamaroa, IL | N23L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an agricultural application maneuver. |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Missoula, MT | N868H | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power and to maintain proper position relative to an external load, which resulted in…The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power and to maintain proper position relative to an external load, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 24, 2013 | Royal City, WA | N407FK | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from netting material during a low pass over trees, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. |
| Jun 19, 2013 | Lake City, AR | N467AE | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 07, 2013 | San Luis Potosí, MX | N207JA | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 2013 | Abbeville, LA | N720RL | Incident | substantial |
Failure of maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a tailrotor drive shaft coupling bolt, which resulted in the partial disconnection of th…Failure of maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a tailrotor drive shaft coupling bolt, which resulted in the partial disconnection of the drive shaft. |
| May 29, 2013 | Fort McMurray, CA | C-FZWB | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 2013 | St Louis, MO | N297CA | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the separation of compressor blades, which resulted from fatigue cracking. |
| May 10, 2013 | Fort Worth, TX | N2036F | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 10, 2013 | Hartford, KY | N94PH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to avoid a powerline that crossed a field that he was spraying. Contributing to the collision was the company’s failure to specifi…The pilot’s failure to avoid a powerline that crossed a field that he was spraying. Contributing to the collision was the company’s failure to specifically mention that flight hazards be identified during a pre-work conference. |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Shepherd, MT | N150SP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering during low-altitude operations due to sudden neurological impairment or incapacitation and the helicopte…The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering during low-altitude operations due to sudden neurological impairment or incapacitation and the helicopter’s subsequent collision with power lines. |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Wells, NV | N4237M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Feb 18, 2013 | Eureka, NV | N20620 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire while maneuvering during low-altitude operations. Contributing to the accident was task- and/or …The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire while maneuvering during low-altitude operations. Contributing to the accident was task- and/or work-related fatigue. |
| Feb 11, 2013 | Ponderosa, NM | N360AW | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal a…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Feb 10, 2013 | Acton, CA | N59518 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to conduct a flight in dark night conditions with an illuminated cockpit light that degraded his visibility and his ability to id…The pilot's decision to conduct a flight in dark night conditions with an illuminated cockpit light that degraded his visibility and his ability to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent while maneuvering, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Feb 10, 2013 | Shandon, CA | N802KA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jan 21, 2013 | Sao Paulo, BR | PR-JBN | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 2013 | Delano, CA | N828AC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in low visibility, dark night conditions. |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Nueva Concepción, GT | TG-PMR | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |