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 24, 1994 | SYRACUSE, UT | N820CW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED |
| Jul 12, 1994 | MIMBRES, NM | N3178B | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO HOVER OUT OF GROUND EFFECT UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS WHILE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT FOR THAT …THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO HOVER OUT OF GROUND EFFECT UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS WHILE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT FOR THAT MANEUVER. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE TAILWIND. |
| Jul 01, 1994 | TUCSON, AZ | N10800 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 1994 | ESTES PARK, CO | N7881S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 1994 | INDIAN SPRINGS, NV | N444EB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 20, 1994 | UKIAH, CA | N206HS | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and a subsequent loss …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and a subsequent loss of directional control. |
| May 19, 1994 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N72Z | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FIVE BEARING, SHAFT, OR THOMAS COUPLING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DE…THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FIVE BEARING, SHAFT, OR THOMAS COUPLING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DELAYED RESPONSE IN CONDUCTING THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE BY NOT REDUCING THE THROTTLE TO IDLE POSITION, AND IMMEDIATELY ENTERING AUTOROTATION. |
| May 12, 1994 | WINNEBAGO, IL | N49585 | Incident | substantial | a wire strike due to failure to maintain proper altitude, and improper visual lookout by the pilot-in-command. |
| May 10, 1994 | INTRACOASTL CTY, LA | N5844 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| May 05, 1994 | OVERTON, NV | N16975 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 1994 | SUMMERVILLE, OR | N35BL | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIRES. THE OVERCAST SKY CONDIITON WAS A FACTOR. |
| Apr 15, 1994 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N937S | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM, HIS DELAYED FLARE, AND IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR WAS A FAILURE OF THE FUEL CONTROL/GOVERNOR TO THE HIGH …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM, HIS DELAYED FLARE, AND IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR WAS A FAILURE OF THE FUEL CONTROL/GOVERNOR TO THE HIGH SIDE WHICH REQUIRED THE PILOT TO PERFORM A FULL AUTOROTATION. |
| Apr 10, 1994 | MAYAGUEZ, PR | N39125 | Serious (1) | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS WHICH RESULTED IN A DESCENT AND DITCHING. |
| Apr 03, 1994 | LAMOILLE, NV | N27736 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
THE INGESTION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL (SNOW) IN THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FLAMEOUT (LOSS OF ENGINE POWER). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE…THE INGESTION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL (SNOW) IN THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FLAMEOUT (LOSS OF ENGINE POWER). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS (SNOW FALLING & HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE), THE LACK OF SNOW COVERS TO PROTECT THE ENGINE INTAKES WHILE PARKED AND AWAITING FOR THE WEATHER CONDITIONS TO IMPROVE, IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND THE COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT, INADEQUATE INFORMATION IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. |
| Mar 27, 1994 | BELEN, NM | N2779B | Incident | substantial | THE HARD LANDING DUE TO A DELAYED FLARE AND IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Mar 26, 1994 | WRANGELL, AK | N49727 | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT HE HAD THE PROPER CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO LANDING ON THE PLATFORM. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT HE HAD THE PROPER CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO LANDING ON THE PLATFORM. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH OBSTRUCTION (TREE STRUMP). |
| Mar 25, 1994 | ORLANDO, FL | N16705 | Serious (4) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CROSS-CHECK A FAULTY ENGINE SPEED INDICATION WITH OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE INDICATIONS TO VERIFY WHETHER AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CROSS-CHECK A FAULTY ENGINE SPEED INDICATION WITH OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE INDICATIONS TO VERIFY WHETHER AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION HAD ACTUALLY OCCURRED, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE PILOT'S REACTION TO THE PERCEIVED ENGINE MALFUNCTION LED TO AN UNNECESSARY REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY LANDING. |
| Mar 10, 1994 | COROZAL, HO | N5239Y | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1994 | LAKE CHARLES, LA | N57340 | Minor | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM A PREFLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN. |
| Mar 01, 1994 | PACIFIC OCEAN, PO | N4712R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | undetermined. |
| Feb 27, 1994 | AGUA DULCE, CA | N50PE | Incident | substantial | THE CFI'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO DEMONSTRATE A SIMULATED AUTOROTATION. THE SOFT TERRAIN WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT. |
| Feb 26, 1994 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N2752U | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A LANDING SITE. FACTORS INCLUDE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN. |
| Feb 17, 1994 | ORO GRANDE, CA | N81427 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1994 | BARSTOW, CA | N1077N | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare altitude during a night autorotation while preoccupied with maintaining proper main rotor rpm. A factor …the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare altitude during a night autorotation while preoccupied with maintaining proper main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's visual perception which was affected by the outside ambient lighting conditions. |
| Feb 03, 1994 | CATHLAMET, WA | N43823 | Minor | substantial | LOAD JETTISON WAS NOT PERFORMED. |