Bell 206 L-1 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 8 events recorded from 1982 to 2008.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2008 | Muanda, CF | N5014V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 2004 | Escalante, UT | N2758C | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high winds, the gusts, and the refueling truck. |
| Jul 17, 2004 | Cameron, LA | N1078C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The helicopter's in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 23, 2001 | Seneca Falls, NY | N2138Y | Serious (2) | substantial |
the loss of a bolt in a Thomas coupling on the tail rotor drive shaft, for undetermined reasons, during climb, while operating over unsuitable terrain…the loss of a bolt in a Thomas coupling on the tail rotor drive shaft, for undetermined reasons, during climb, while operating over unsuitable terrain. |
| 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. |
| Oct 30, 1988 | BROWNSVILLE, TX | N2092U | Incident | minor | UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FIRST STAGE TRUBINE WHEEL. |
| Jan 21, 1985 | CARSON, NM | N40TE | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 1982 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N1069S | Minor | substantial | 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.
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