Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2017 | Rolling Fork, MS | N93PH | Minor | substantial | An uncommanded yaw and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Outlook, WA | N1087N | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot and ground crew's failure to visually inspect the helicopter's skids before takeoff, which resulted in a water hose becoming entangled on th…The pilot and ground crew's failure to visually inspect the helicopter's skids before takeoff, which resulted in a water hose becoming entangled on the right skid, a loss of control, an impact with terrain, and a post-crash fire. |
| Apr 18, 2016 | Arden Hills, MN | N119SP | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence |
| Apr 06, 2016 | Supai, AZ | N73AW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snaggi…The pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snagging on a ridgeline, a loss of lateral control, and a rollover. |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Hanford, CA | N52Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to release the collective while flying at 10 feet above ground level, resulting in the rapid helicopter descent and impact with t…The pilot's decision to release the collective while flying at 10 feet above ground level, resulting in the rapid helicopter descent and impact with terrain. |
| Nov 02, 2015 | Dallas, OR | N22743 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Sep 01, 2015 | Boyaca, CO | HK 3311 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 2015 | Lake Peten Izta, GT | TG-MIX | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, GT | TG-TOL | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Decatur, TX | N536T | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 04, 2014 | Missoula, MT | N43MA | Minor | substantial | A dynamic rollover during attempted liftoff. |
| 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 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. |
| May 02, 2012 | Valley Falls, KS | N85RB | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a hover maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Apr 26, 2012 | Amarillo, TX | N2068X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during landing in gusty wind conditions associated with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of…The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during landing in gusty wind conditions associated with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Mar 06, 2012 | Titusville, FL | N83AP | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's attempted takeoff in gusting wind conditions while the student pilot was adjusting her anti-torque pedals, which resulted in a…The flight instructor's attempted takeoff in gusting wind conditions while the student pilot was adjusting her anti-torque pedals, which resulted in a dynamic rollover event. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jan 20, 2011 | Northland, New Zealand, NZ | ZK-ISF | Minor | destroyed | 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. |
| Jul 28, 2010 | St. Olaf, IA | N275RA | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight. |
| Jul 03, 2010 | La Tuna, MX | XC-BAM | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |