Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1990 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | N2917W | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE HELICOPTER…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE HELICOPTER IN A FLIGHT REGIME CONDUCIVE TO UNANTICIPATED RIGHT YAW. |
| Aug 07, 1990 | ATHENS, OH | N49651 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO VISUALLY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE POWERLINE(S). CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Aug 04, 1990 | FITCHBURG, MA | N750LT | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE FUEL WAS ON BOARD FOR THE FLIGHT. |
| Jul 25, 1990 | QUINCY, CA | N2292W | Incident | substantial | AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAMINATE LODGED IN THE FUEL GOVERNOR. |
| Jul 24, 1990 | SARASOTA, FL | N2164Z | Minor | substantial | IMPROPER CONTROL INPUT AFTER THE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS. |
| Jul 19, 1990 | LAKE OZARK, MO | N206AT | Incident | minor | COMPRESSION ASSEMBLY BLADE AND EMERGENCY FLOATATION GEAR FAILURE. |
| Jul 18, 1990 | GOODNEWS BAY, AK | N4796B | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE WET & SOFT TUNDRA WAS A FACTOR. |
| Jul 14, 1990 | FAREWELL, AK | N300AH | Serious (5) | substantial |
AN INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A THERMAL FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE 1ST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL AS A RESULT OF OVERTEMPERATURE. THE HIGH ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRA…AN INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A THERMAL FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE 1ST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL AS A RESULT OF OVERTEMPERATURE. THE HIGH ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN PREVENTED A SUCCESSFUL AUTOROTATION. |
| Jul 10, 1990 | TETERBORO, NJ | N73LM | Incident | substantial | FAILED POWER TURBINE SHAFT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE CORROSION ON THE POWER TURBINE SHAFT AND INADEQUATE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE BULLETINS. |
| Jul 10, 1990 | SAN CARLOS, AZ | N5006Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 06, 1990 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N3894L | Fatal (1) | — | THE LINEMAN/FLIGHT CREWMAN NOT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES. |
| Jun 21, 1990 | MAC DOEL, CA | N10UB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 23, 1990 | MIAMI, FL | N303MP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 1990 | CARMEL VALLEY, CA | N75SH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND IMPROPER CLIMB. |
| May 08, 1990 | KAPLAN, LA | N2187P | Incident | substantial | RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF THE RIGHT SKID ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE LATERAL CENTER OF GRAVITY TO BE EXCEEDED DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKE OFF. |
| May 03, 1990 | LA VERNE, CA | N59560 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 21, 1990 | WILLIAMSPORT, AK | N1075G | Incident | substantial | THE MANUFACTURER'S INADEQUATE PART DESIGN AND THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES BY THE OPERATOR. |
| Apr 17, 1990 | E. ISLAND BLK15, | N1071A | Serious (1) | — | THE LOSS OF CONTINUITY IN THE COMPRESSOR SECTION OF THE ENGINE DUE TO A FATIQUE FAILURE OF THE SPUR ADAPTER GEAR SHAFT. |
| Apr 14, 1990 | DRIFT RIVER, AK | N1086Z | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DURING LIFT-OFF. |
| Mar 19, 1990 | PEARLAND, TX | N5016F | Serious (2) | substantial | DYNAMIC ROLLOVER RESULTANT FROM IMPROPER TAKEOFF TECHNIQUES USED BY THE RATED PILOT, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE COMPANY CHECK PILOT. |
| Mar 12, 1990 | COUGAR, WA | N678KG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1990 | NORWOOD, MA | N41AA | Minor | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE TURBULENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Feb 12, 1990 | FORT THOMPSON, SD | N620 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 1990 | NEW YORK CITY, NY | N16664 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND RESULTING IN A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. ADDITIONALLY THE LOSS OF LIFT WHEN THE HELICOPTER FLEW OFF THE HELIPORT PLATFORM…THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND RESULTING IN A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. ADDITIONALLY THE LOSS OF LIFT WHEN THE HELICOPTER FLEW OFF THE HELIPORT PLATFORM, PRIOR TO REACHING EFFECTIVE TRANSLATIONAL LIFT, RESULTED IN THE HELICOPTER SETTLING INTO THE WATER. |
| Feb 04, 1990 | WINTHROP, WA | N49573 | Incident | substantial |
WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. DARKNESS AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WER…WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. DARKNESS AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
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