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
Sep 29, 1988 SANTA BARBARA, CA N2246Q Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE #1 TURBINE WHEEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNREPORTED OVER TEMPERATURE CYCLES OF THE ENGINE. ALSO CONTRIBUTING WAS THE UNS…

FAILURE OF THE #1 TURBINE WHEEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNREPORTED OVER TEMPERATURE CYCLES OF THE ENGINE. ALSO CONTRIBUTING WAS THE UNSUITABILITY OF THE LANDING SURFACE FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE 1/4 INCH STEEL SHEETING.
Sep 25, 1988 FORT WORTH, TX N1069Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1988 LIHUE, HI N278KA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1988 WEST CAMERON 28, N5747Z Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1988 BARRETT JUNCT., CA N74WH Serious (4) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1988 INDIANAPOLIS, IN N295CK Incident — Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1988 PEARLAND, TX N16962 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 11, 1988 STURGIS, SD N49727 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988 ENTERPRISE, OR N300TW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 13, 1988 PLYMOUTH, MA N543CC Incident substantial A LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE BECAUSE THE FUEL CONTROL WAS NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DUE TO AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA.
Jun 27, 1988 HOUMA, LA N2611 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1988 MISSOULA, MT N2754A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1988 SPRINGTOWN, PA N114FH Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 30, 1988 HONOLULU, HI N83203 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 12, 1988 FARMINGDALE, NY N39071 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 1988 LONG ISLAND CTY, NY N7094J Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1988 SPRINGFIELD, MO N119AE Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 29, 1988 ALLENTOWN, PA N114FH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 24, 1988 AGAWAM, MA N352BT Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1988 TAYLORVILLE, IL N5759H Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1988 HONOLULU, HI N2995W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1988 CAHOKIA, IL N13Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 18, 1988 ROSEBURG, OR N7981J Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 16, 1988 MARTINSVILLE, IN N21197 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 14, 1988 HOLMDEL, NJ N3NJ Serious (1) minor Investigation pending
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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