Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2009 | Justin, TX | N43791 | Incident | substantial | The instructor pilot's failure to add sufficient power early enough to compensate for the strong gusting headwinds. |
| Apr 17, 2009 | West Palm Beach, FL | N25PM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Apr 08, 2009 | Vick, TX | N295AE | Incident | minor | Undetermined. |
| Mar 29, 2009 | Abilene, TX | N708M | Incident | minor |
The formation and propagation of a fatigue crack in the trailing edge of the main rotor blade due to interconnected porosity and resultant corrosion. …The formation and propagation of a fatigue crack in the trailing edge of the main rotor blade due to interconnected porosity and resultant corrosion. The area of interconnected porosity was due to a manufacturing defect which was not detected during the manufacturing process. |
| Mar 25, 2009 | Kahramanmaras City, TU | TC-HEK | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 2009 | Springfield, IL | N595AE | Incident | minor | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked helicopter. |
| Mar 08, 2009 | Moundridge, KS | N863H | Fatal (1) | substantial | Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 04, 2009 | St. Maarten, NT | N83086 | Incident | substantial | None. |
| Mar 02, 2009 | Galliano, LA | N410RL | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during engine start due to the mechanic's failure to properly reattach the tail rotor driveshaft…The failure of the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during engine start due to the mechanic's failure to properly reattach the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during maintenance. |
| Dec 11, 2008 | Sabine Pass, TX | N180AL | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological co…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Nov 24, 2008 | Vetas, CO | HK4361 | Fatal (3) | substantial | None. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | Boynton Beach, FL | N281CB | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control. |
| Oct 13, 2008 | Conroe, TX | N6ZV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | A loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 10, 2008 | Cougar, WA | N206CH | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and trees. |
| Sep 27, 2008 | Woods Landing-Jelm, WY | N59611 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing t…The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain. |
| Sep 25, 2008 | Douglas Camp, PP | P2-HBC | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 2008 | Eutaw, AL | N206WA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Aug 31, 2008 | Greensburg, IN | N37AE | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufactur…The in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufacturer's production of main rotor blades with latent manufacturing defects, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the blade spar. |
| Aug 22, 2008 | Barnesville, PA | N67AR | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effective…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Heber Springs, AR | N832AH | Incident | substantial |
the improper installation of the PC line on the engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the trees e…the improper installation of the PC line on the engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the trees encountered during the forced landing. |
| Jun 08, 2008 | Philadelphia, PA | N94PD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground. |
| May 09, 2008 | Muanda, CF | N5014V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 2008 | Murietta, CA | N526DL | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A contributing factor to the accident was the dual student's improper flar…The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A contributing factor to the accident was the dual student's improper flare. |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Oxnard, CA | N7028J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during an aerial application. |
| Mar 04, 2008 | Nikolai, AK | N404EH | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts. |