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 22, 2007 | High Island 138, USA | N330P | Incident | destroyed | The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. |
| Jul 16, 2007 | Sheep Mountain, MT | N164JS | Minor | substantial |
The external load net, attached directly to the cargo hook without the use of a long line, oscillated and made contact with the tail rotor system whil…The external load net, attached directly to the cargo hook without the use of a long line, oscillated and made contact with the tail rotor system while maneuvering. |
| Jun 26, 2007 | Grand Forks, ND | N96ND | Incident | destroyed |
The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a h…The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 05, 2007 | Cedartown, GA | N912SP | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were strong gusty winds. |
| Jun 05, 2007 | Simiti, Bolivar, CO | HK4400 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 2007 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | N905WP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control as result of dynamic rollover while attempting to takeoff. Facrots were the landing skid becoming snagged and the soft ter…The pilot's loss of control as result of dynamic rollover while attempting to takeoff. Facrots were the landing skid becoming snagged and the soft terrain. |
| May 11, 2007 | E. Cameron 219, USA | N3RL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintian directional control of the helicopter while departing the offshore platform. |
| Apr 22, 2007 | Sevierville, TN | N219SH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the flight controls while at a hover that resulted in the tail colliding with the ground, a subsequent hard landing, and c…The pilot's improper use of the flight controls while at a hover that resulted in the tail colliding with the ground, a subsequent hard landing, and collapse of the skids. |
| Apr 21, 2007 | Changuinola, PM | HP1602HFN | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 23, 2007 | Lewes, DE | N828BA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrai…The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Mar 05, 2007 | Custer, MT | N150SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence. |
| Jan 07, 2007 | Boise, ID | N1882 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tall brush during a low-hover pedal turn. A factor was the six foot-tall brush located adjacent to the …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tall brush during a low-hover pedal turn. A factor was the six foot-tall brush located adjacent to the area where the pilot was operating. |
| Nov 11, 2006 | Boulder City, NV | N59571 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate planning and decision in his failure to reduce the engine throttle to ground idle prior to exiting the helicopter. |
| Nov 03, 2006 | Antioquia, CO | HK3727 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2006 | Abbeville, LA | N266AL | Incident | minor | A fire in the baggage area for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 05, 2006 | Colville Lake, CA | C-GHBY | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 2006 | Ozona, TX | N601GM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain. |
| Aug 11, 2006 | Salt Lake City, UT | N206UH | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar. |
| Aug 09, 2006 | Orlando, FL | N121RH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a hard l…The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a hard landing. |
| Aug 03, 2006 | Busby, MT | N5746N | Incident | substantial |
The improper overhaul of the turbine assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the turbine and a total loss of engine power. A …The improper overhaul of the turbine assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the turbine and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare at the termination of the autorotation. |
| Jul 17, 2006 | Pompano Beach, FL | N515AA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper landing flare during a precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the unusual noise as a result of an improper repaired…The pilot's improper landing flare during a precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the unusual noise as a result of an improper repaired air conditioner compressor system. |
| Jul 15, 2006 | Maria Lankowitz, Austria, AU | OE-KXE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 2006 | Taos, NM | N44NM | Minor | substantial |
the loss of tail rotor effectiveness during landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a right yaw, which resulted in a loss of di…the loss of tail rotor effectiveness during landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a right yaw, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to perform preflight performance calculations. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Fontas, Alberta, CA | C-FMGS | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Walford, IA | N2877F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. The powerlines were a factor. |