Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2010 | San Pedro Sula, HO | HR-AVL | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 2010 | Rocky Mount, MO | N54BE | Incident | substantial | A dynamic rollover inadvertently induced by the pilot during landing. |
| Jul 28, 2010 | St. Olaf, IA | N275RA | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight. |
| Jul 26, 2010 | Gulf of Mexico, LA | N317RL | Incident | minor |
The loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not…The loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies. |
| Jul 24, 2010 | Big Bear City, CA | N788BD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing approach. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | New Hampton, IA | N40TA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. |
| Jul 19, 2010 | Roseville, PA | N302MG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard. |
| Jul 19, 2010 | Wells, NV | N3185A | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after departure from mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Gulf of Mexico, LA | N523RL | Incident | minor |
Improper reassembly of the collective flight controls by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were inadequate postmaintenance examinati…Improper reassembly of the collective flight controls by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were inadequate postmaintenance examinations by maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspections by two pilots. |
| Jul 03, 2010 | La Tuna, MX | XC-BAM | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2010 | Rickreall, OR | N3194G | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was aboard for the flight. |
| Jun 10, 2010 | Gulf of Mexico, USA | N108PH | Minor | minor |
A suspected failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure of the emergency floats to properly inflate due …A suspected failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure of the emergency floats to properly inflate due to improper installment and inspection by maintenance personnel. |
| May 30, 2010 | Memphis, TN | N6401X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 20, 2010 | Traralgon, Australia, AS | VH-OSU | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 2010 | Guatemala City, GT | TG-ELE | Serious (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Carayaca, VE | YV2191 | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 07, 2010 | Kalispell, MT | N127TP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral drift control during landing. |
| Jan 05, 2010 | Auberry, CA | N5016U | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot's failure to see and avoid a wire while maneuvering during low-altitude operations. |
| Dec 09, 2009 | Dorrigo, Australia, AS | VH-MJO | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2009 | Lyons, OR | N16869 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition while he was descending, and his improper initial remedial …The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition while he was descending, and his improper initial remedial action. |
| Nov 01, 2009 | High Island A-442A, USA | N272M | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbin…A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module. |
| Oct 25, 2009 | Eupora, MS | N57PH | Serious (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination of the helicopter’s fuel supply. |
| Aug 26, 2009 | White Plains, NY | N22ZA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff. |
| Aug 24, 2009 | Gumboro Township, DE | N98KR | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to secure the flight controls before exiting the running helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s practice of e…The pilot’s failure to secure the flight controls before exiting the running helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s practice of exiting the helicopter while it was still running. |
| Jul 11, 2009 | Burlington, WA | N302PD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to lift off from a trailer. The helicopter subsequently impacted the groun…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to lift off from a trailer. The helicopter subsequently impacted the ground and rolled over. |