Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2015 | Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, GT | TG-TOL | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 01, 2015 | Benson, AZ | N57AW | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. Contributing to th…The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, during which he failed to identify forecasted deteriorating weather conditions along the route of flight. |
| Nov 01, 2014 | Boca Chica, DR | HI419 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 2014 | West Palm Beach, FL | N418SV | Incident | substantial | A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Oct 16, 2014 | Prattville, AL | N59541 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 03, 2014 | Atlanta, AR | N4426M | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Oct 02, 2014 | Woodsboro, TX | N49746 | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to recognize and correct for flight conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a rapid, uncomma…The pilot’s failure to recognize and correct for flight conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a rapid, uncommanded right yaw and subsequent hard landing. |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Suchitepéquez Department, GT | TG-LOU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Nashoba, OK | N152CA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control due a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Bolivar, VE | YV-2537 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2014 | Tombstone, AZ | N64AW | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to loose “B” nut fittings and a bent tube as a result of maintenance personnel’s inadequate in…A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to loose “B” nut fittings and a bent tube as a result of maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the nuts during the most recent inspection. |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Spring, TX | N866H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's distraction by a cell phone call, which led to his failure to perform an exterior check of the helicopter and resulted in a tie-down strap…The pilot's distraction by a cell phone call, which led to his failure to perform an exterior check of the helicopter and resulted in a tie-down strap remaining attached to the main rotor during the engine start. |
| Jul 26, 2014 | Bennet, NE | N240SJ | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident …A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to properly maintain the fuel storage tank. |
| Jul 23, 2014 | Wenatchee, WA | N949FM | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication. |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Salinas, CA | N291SH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from ground obstacles during takeoff which resulted in loss of aircraft control. |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Decatur, TX | N536T | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 11, 2014 | South Timbalier Platform, USA | N207MY | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 04, 2014 | Missoula, MT | N43MA | Minor | substantial | A dynamic rollover during attempted liftoff. |
| Feb 05, 2014 | Bountiful, UT | N3211N | Incident | substantial |
The pilots' inaccurate assessment of the snow depth on the landing zone, which resulted in a landing on snow deeper than that for which the helicopter…The pilots' inaccurate assessment of the snow depth on the landing zone, which resulted in a landing on snow deeper than that for which the helicopter was equipped and led to dynamic rollover. |
| Jan 27, 2014 | Silt, CO | N207DS | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for a low-level aerial surveillance flight of power transmission lines, which led to his being unaware of th…The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for a low-level aerial surveillance flight of power transmission lines, which led to his being unaware of the crossing power line while flying toward the sun and his subsequent failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the wire. |
| Jan 09, 2014 | Antioquia, CO | HK-4462 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Jan 02, 2014 | Temple, TX | N400XL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control while landing on a mobile helipad. |
| Dec 30, 2013 | Berastagi, ID | PK-DAL | Fatal (1) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Nov 02, 2013 | Superior, MT | N888DR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a long-line operation. |
| Oct 28, 2013 | Milo, OR | N16673 | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires while maneuvering at a low-altitude, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the wires. |