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
Oct 15, 2022 Kitakyushu, JA JA6113 Incident — Investigation pending
Jul 21, 2022 Kenton, OH N39MK Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
Jul 19, 2022 Franklin, PA N203PA Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while flying at a low level over a river, which resulted in a wire strike.
Jul 18, 2022 Verona, IL N6BU Incident substantial A loss of rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined.
Jul 01, 2022 East Troy, WI N882NY Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
Jun 24, 2022 Merced, CA N915B Incident substantial
The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, whi…

The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, which resulted in a total loss of power to the transmission and a subsequent hard landing.
Jun 18, 2022 Pelion, SC N515TV Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation.
Jun 17, 2022 Stockton, CA N90326 Incident substantial Tail rotor blade impact with an unidentified object, which resulted in the loss of control and subsequent rollover of the helicopter.
May 27, 2022 Riohacha, Guajira, OF HK5268 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 11, 2021 Midrand, SF ZS-HXZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 28, 2021 Covelo, CA N27TK Incident substantial A passenger’s unsecured object departed the cabin resulted in a collision with the tail rotor drive shaft.
Sep 28, 2021 Pereira, OF HK-4311 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 2021 Tillamook, OR N6516K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.
Jul 30, 2021 Policka, EZ OK-BWR Incident unk Investigation pending
Jul 09, 2021 Berlin, IL N170AM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter with a stuck skid, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Apr 09, 2021 Region de Los Lagos, CI CC-AUJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 17, 2021 Wonderboom, OF ZS-HWZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 04, 2021 Pahokee, FL N820H Incident substantial A loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an autorotation and a subsequent hard landing and rollover.
Nov 08, 2020 Raleigh, NC N123NC Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact wi…

The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground.
Oct 16, 2020 Zephyrhills, FL N777CP Incident substantial
Improper torquing of the “B” nut at the fuel control unit, which led to a total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation that resulted in subs…

Improper torquing of the “B” nut at the fuel control unit, which led to a total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation that resulted in substantial damage.
Jul 16, 2020 Homer, AK N1432D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to see and avoid the boat's mast, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadeq…

The pilot's failure to see and avoid the boat's mast, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning by not having the boat's mast measured.
May 30, 2020 Elko, NV N401HP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind that resulted in a loss in altitude and subsequent collision with a fence.
Mar 05, 2020 Clark, MO N32AE Incident substantial
The fatigue failure of the pneumatic line for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landi…

The fatigue failure of the pneumatic line for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.
Sep 12, 2019 Hill City, SD N100CK Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 09, 2019 WALKERTON, IN N19TV Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
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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