Bell 206 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

1329

All Events

546

Incidents

242

Minor

192

Serious

317

Fatal (670 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 23, 2011 Temple, OK N118TV Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from static power lines.
Jul 08, 2011 Tecpan, GT TG-MUK Fatal (2) — Investigation pending
Jun 21, 2011 Franklin, CA N38EA Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the practice autorotation.
May 27, 2011 Glendale, AZ N59383 Incident substantial The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during the autorotation.
May 26, 2011 Walton, KS N1815 Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies.
May 23, 2011 Norte de Santander, CO HK4448 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 13, 2011 Mobile Block 114CC, USA N266P Serious (2) substantial The pilot’s operation of the helicopter with a left, quartering headwind, resulting in conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Apr 13, 2011 Venice, LA N887T Minor substantial The pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control during taxi operations, which induced a dynamic rollover.
Apr 11, 2011 Sibu, Malaysia, MY 9M-AXH Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 08, 2011 Santo Andre City, BR PT-YMJ Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 24, 2011 GM N32041 Minor substantial The loss of engine power due to an engine compressor stall as a result of ingesting methane gas during takeoff.
Mar 02, 2011 Birmingham, AL N154MW Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Mar 01, 2011 Tooele, UT N206BY Incident substantial
The pilot did not maintain yaw control of the helicopter during a maneuvering hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience i…

The pilot did not maintain yaw control of the helicopter during a maneuvering hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model helicopter.
Feb 24, 2011 Ridgeland, SC N796M Incident substantial The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 18, 2011 Vereda Galan, CO HK-4594 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 20, 2011 Northland, New Zealand, NZ ZK-ISF Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 15, 2011 Three Forks, MT N78BR Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate use of throttle during the practice autorotation that resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 14, 2011 Ocho Rios, JM 6Y-JCA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 21, 2010 Aracuju, BR PR-HQB Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 10, 2010 Isom, KY N263CH Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during an aerial observation flight.
Dec 08, 2010 Canal Point, FL N955GT Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
Nov 03, 2010 Meeker, CO N8533F Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines during the low-altitude flight.
Oct 15, 2010 Clarkson Valley, MO N96MP Fatal (1) substantial
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision-making, and his impr…

The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision-making, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the main rotor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper judgment in acting as a pilot with disqualifying medical conditions.
Oct 14, 2010 Auburn, CA N2763M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line during flight.
Oct 13, 2010 Newton, TX N499BH Serious substantial The pilot’s attempted takeoff with the fuel hose attached to the helicopter and the pilot and ground crew’s failure to accurately communicate.
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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