Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2017 | Galveston, TX | N978RH | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent a…The pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water. |
| Nov 11, 2016 | Yuma, AZ | N914HH | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s inability to maintain helicopter control after its skid got caught on the landing pad while he was maneuvering the helicopter to land on i…The pilot’s inability to maintain helicopter control after its skid got caught on the landing pad while he was maneuvering the helicopter to land on it, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over. |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Rockport, WA | N6181A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground, which resulted in mast bumping. |
| Sep 05, 2016 | Fox Creek, CA | C-GHHU | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 2016 | Flatlands, CA | C-GVJT | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 2016 | Williams Lake, CA | C-FWHF | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 2016 | Broussard, LA | N7898X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the helicopter sliding off the aft end of the transport dolly. |
| Aug 12, 2016 | Sayaxché, GT | TG-CHB | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Outlook, WA | N1087N | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot and ground crew's failure to visually inspect the helicopter's skids before takeoff, which resulted in a water hose becoming entangled on th…The pilot and ground crew's failure to visually inspect the helicopter's skids before takeoff, which resulted in a water hose becoming entangled on the right skid, a loss of control, an impact with terrain, and a post-crash fire. |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Bishop, CA | N1076Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper preflight weather planning, fuel planning, and fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Con…The pilot’s improper preflight weather planning, fuel planning, and fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's initiation of the landing flare at a high altitude, which led to a subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 04, 2016 | Siriwo, ID | PK-UAF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 2016 | Mexico City, MX | N531RR | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 2016 | Arden Hills, MN | N119SP | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence |
| Apr 16, 2016 | Baltimore, MD | N326AC | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Apr 06, 2016 | Supai, AZ | N73AW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snaggi…The pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snagging on a ridgeline, a loss of lateral control, and a rollover. |
| Apr 04, 2016 | Pigeon Forge, TN | N16760 | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
An inflight loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine fuel pump, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during the subsequent …An inflight loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine fuel pump, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during the subsequent autorotation. The failure of the engine fuel pump resulted from the absence of adequate grease leading to accelerated spline wear within the fuel pump. |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Hanford, CA | N52Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to release the collective while flying at 10 feet above ground level, resulting in the rapid helicopter descent and impact with t…The pilot's decision to release the collective while flying at 10 feet above ground level, resulting in the rapid helicopter descent and impact with terrain. |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Carmila West, AS | VH-WHU | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 22, 2016 | Angostura, CO | HK4674 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 22, 2016 | Riosucio, Choco, CO | HK-5049 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Honolulu, HI | N80918 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to improper maintenance, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a subsequent har…The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to improper maintenance, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a subsequent hard landing to water. |
| Feb 06, 2016 | Linden, NJ | N206R | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain helicopter control during the initial takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributin…The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain helicopter control during the initial takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action due to his distraction by looking outside the helicopter to ensure that the area was clear. |
| Feb 06, 2016 | Bejucal, VE | YV250T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 12, 2015 | Mendoza Province, AR | LV-VFD | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 22, 2015 | New Taipei City, TW | B31127 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |