Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1990 | OAHU, HI | N3200N | Serious (1) | — | THE PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW BOARDING INSTRUCTIONS. |
| Sep 09, 1990 | KOKHANOK, AK | N385EH | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR END OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR SCROLL TO TEE TUBE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SPOOL DOWN. THE FORCED LANDING IN ENEVEN, UN…THE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR END OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR SCROLL TO TEE TUBE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SPOOL DOWN. THE FORCED LANDING IN ENEVEN, UNPREPARED, AND LIGHTLY FORESTED TERRAIN WERE FACTORS. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Feb 12, 1990 | FORT THOMPSON, SD | N620 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 27, 1989 | S MARSH IS 7, | N3913S | Serious (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AND CORRECT A SITUATION INVOLVING LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. |
| Sep 10, 1989 | WHITE PLAINS, MD | N3195B | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THAT HE DELAYED HIS CLIMB DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE DAR…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THAT HE DELAYED HIS CLIMB DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE DARK NIGHT AND SURROUNDING OBSTRUCTIONS. |
| Aug 09, 1989 | BAKERSFIELD, CA | N90296 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE HELICOPTER BEING FLOWN IN EXHAUST GASES EMANATING FROM A COGENERATION PLANT CHIMNEY STACK THAT EXCEEDED THE CERTIF…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE HELICOPTER BEING FLOWN IN EXHAUST GASES EMANATING FROM A COGENERATION PLANT CHIMNEY STACK THAT EXCEEDED THE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS OF THE POWERPLANT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INVISIBLE NATURE OF THE EXHAUST GASES WHICH MADE THE DETECTION OF THEIR PRESENCE UNLIKELY. |
| Aug 08, 1989 | GEORGETOWN, CO | N12DY | Serious (1) | substantial | IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, TAIL WIND, GUSTS, AND TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Mar 22, 1989 | ATLANTA, GA | N5004F | Serious (1) | substantial |
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SPUR ADAPTER GEARSHAFT IN AN AREA WHERE THERE WAS A LACK OF LUBRICATION (OIL STARVATION) DUE TO A PARTIALLY BLOCKED OIL …FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SPUR ADAPTER GEARSHAFT IN AN AREA WHERE THERE WAS A LACK OF LUBRICATION (OIL STARVATION) DUE TO A PARTIALLY BLOCKED OIL DELIVERY TUBE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: INATTENTIVE MAINTENANCE OR SERVICING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, THE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AND THE ELECTRICAL (TRANSMISSION) WIRE. |
| Nov 17, 1988 | GULF-OF-MEXICO, GM | N2780W | Serious (3) | substantial | ENGINE FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE DURING THE FLARE RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. |
| Oct 16, 1988 | WALLINGFORD, CT | N555GC | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1988 | BARRETT JUNCT., CA | N74WH | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 1988 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N119AE | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 18, 1988 | TAYLORVILLE, IL | N5759H | Serious (2) | destroyed | 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 |
| Nov 19, 1987 | RIALTO, CA | N66WL | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1987 | BENSON, AZ | N2123X | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1986 | BILLINGS, MT | N3889S | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 1986 | STATEN ISLAND, NY | N83086 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 01, 1986 | MUSTANG ISLAND, | N5741K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |