Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2004 | Graysville, AL | N3902W | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A …The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to hover with a tailwind. |
| Jun 14, 2004 | Alice Springs, AS | VH-PHF | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2004 | Prosser, WA | N213SD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. |
| May 23, 2004 | Auburn, WA | N206AF | Incident | substantial | Loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| May 20, 2004 | Palmdale, CA | N2019F | Minor | substantial | The momentary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 11, 2004 | SMI-28, USA | N83MT | Fatal (1) | — | Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack. |
| May 01, 2004 | Deadhorse, AK | N130AL | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subseque…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subsequent landing. Factors associated with the accident are flat light and whiteout conditions, fog, and snow-covered terrain. |
| Apr 21, 2004 | Boonville, IN | N137AE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequat…The pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his diverted attention, and the dark night conditions. |
| Apr 05, 2004 | Newgrange, EI | G-AYMW | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 06, 2004 | W. Cameron 149, USA | N81SP | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the emergency floats not being deployed. |
| Feb 21, 2004 | Locust Grove, GA | N35Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while lifting off a dolly to a hover. This resulted in the tail rotor blades and…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while lifting off a dolly to a hover. This resulted in the tail rotor blades and main rotor blades colliding with the ground and subsequent roll over. |
| Feb 18, 2004 | Decatur, TX | N16MV | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the rough and…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain. |
| Jan 28, 2004 | Patterson, LA | N207RT | Incident | substantial |
The in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and s…The in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Jan 26, 2004 | Turner, OR | N92CA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel. A collapsed fuel screen was a contributing factor. |
| Dec 20, 2003 | Henryetta, OK | N62HF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual look out and failure to maintain clearance from guy wire while maneuvering for landing. |
| Nov 29, 2003 | Paris, AR | N103AE | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to remove the main rotor tiedown prior to engine startup. Contributing factors were the pressure induced by conditions/events, im…The pilot's failure to remove the main rotor tiedown prior to engine startup. Contributing factors were the pressure induced by conditions/events, improper preflight of the aircraft, and dark night conditions, |
| Nov 26, 2003 | Cranston, RI | N90013 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the wind change. |
| Nov 25, 2003 | VENICE, LA | N125TA | Incident | minor |
The failure of the forward boost pump while in cruise flight while operating with less than 10 gallons of fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of en…The failure of the forward boost pump while in cruise flight while operating with less than 10 gallons of fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the inoperative forward fuel boost pump caution light switch. |
| Nov 13, 2003 | Urucu, BR | PT-YEE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 03, 2003 | Coleman, WI | N3198C | Minor | destroyed | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The garage building was a factor. |
| Oct 29, 2003 | Mexico City, MX | XA-AFX | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 2003 | Swisshome, OR | N86W | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering. The power line, mountainous terrain with high obstructions (thick trees…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering. The power line, mountainous terrain with high obstructions (thick trees and underbrush) and the operators failure to maintain a "hazard map" as indicated in their procedures manual were factors. |
| Oct 10, 2003 | W. Cameron 509, USA | N81671 | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorm…The pilot's loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the low ceilings, and the miscommunication between the pilot and the company's communication center in obtaining in-flight weather advisories, including aircraft location. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Shoals, IN | N74AE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate during the touchdown once visual reference was reduced by the dust in the rotor downwash. Factors wer…The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate during the touchdown once visual reference was reduced by the dust in the rotor downwash. Factors were the dusty gravel landing area and the pilot's visual lookout not being possible due to the dust the rotor downwash raised. |
| Sep 12, 2003 | Galveston 395, USA | N12HT | Minor | destroyed | The reason for loss of control was undetermined. |