Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2016 | Linden, NJ | N206R | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain helicopter control during the initial takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributin…The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain helicopter control during the initial takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action due to his distraction by looking outside the helicopter to ensure that the area was clear. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Woodville, TX | N648CA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection …The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tanks and the operator’s inadequate inspection of the fuel supply truck that did not detect water contamination. |
| Oct 03, 2014 | Atlanta, AR | N4426M | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Oct 02, 2014 | Woodsboro, TX | N49746 | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to recognize and correct for flight conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a rapid, uncomma…The pilot’s failure to recognize and correct for flight conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a rapid, uncommanded right yaw and subsequent hard landing. |
| Oct 28, 2013 | Milo, OR | N16673 | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires while maneuvering at a low-altitude, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the wires. |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Missoula, MT | N868H | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power and to maintain proper position relative to an external load, which resulted in…The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power and to maintain proper position relative to an external load, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 24, 2013 | Royal City, WA | N407FK | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from netting material during a low pass over trees, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. |
| Apr 27, 2012 | Hershey, PA | N16EP | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's diverted attention while performing aerial application at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to …The pilot's diverted attention while performing aerial application at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adjust the control friction to the position he was accustomed. |
| Nov 14, 2011 | Woodburn, OR | N16HA | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering with an external load line. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 19, 2010 | Wells, NV | N3185A | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after departure from mountainous terrain. |
| Mar 07, 2010 | Guatemala City, GT | TG-ELE | Serious (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Oct 10, 2008 | Cougar, WA | N206CH | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and trees. |
| Sep 27, 2008 | Woods Landing-Jelm, WY | N59611 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing t…The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain. |
| Aug 22, 2008 | Barnesville, PA | N67AR | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effective…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Feb 12, 2008 | Foasi, PNG, ID | P2-IHI | Serious (2) | substantial | The cause will be determined by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee. |
| Oct 20, 2007 | Prudhoe Bay, AK | N345TV | Serious (1) | substantial | Fuel starvation due to the blockage of fuel inlet screens, and improper service procedures by ground personnel. |
| Aug 22, 2007 | Mullinville, KS | N1813 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with transmission wires, and a hard landing. A contrib…The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with transmission wires, and a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tranmission wires. |
| Jul 30, 2007 | Grand Prairie, TX | N4YJ | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power as result of the failure of one or more of the compressor blades for the 5th stage compressor for undetermined reasons. A co…The loss of engine power as result of the failure of one or more of the compressor blades for the 5th stage compressor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a successful autorotation. |
| Jul 28, 2007 | Marks, MS | N90AE | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night condition…The loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night 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. |