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 23, 2005 | Titusville, FL | N39MK | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and main rotor contact with tail boom. |
| Sep 15, 2005 | Elk Point, SD | N2995W | Incident | substantial |
The loss of directional control for undetermined reasons which led to the pilot not being able to maintain clearance from the embankment during the fo…The loss of directional control for undetermined reasons which led to the pilot not being able to maintain clearance from the embankment during the forced landing. The rising embankment was a factor. |
| Sep 07, 2005 | New Orleans, LA | N230CA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suit…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain. |
| Sep 05, 2005 | Long Beach, CA | N667JM | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's decision not to release the banner when it became entangled on itself, which resulted in the banner tow rope becoming ensnarled with the t…the pilot's decision not to release the banner when it became entangled on itself, which resulted in the banner tow rope becoming ensnarled with the tail rotor system. |
| Sep 01, 2005 | Myrtle Grove, LA | N59539 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 18, 2005 | Gulf of Mexico, USA | N167H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | Gulf of Mexico, USA | N330P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a stationary object while landing. |
| Jul 30, 2005 | Jeonnam, KS | HL9163 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 2005 | Justice, IL | N741LL | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision while maneuvering which resulted in a tailwind during low airspeed helicopter flight and subsequent loss of ta…The pilot's improper in-flight decision while maneuvering which resulted in a tailwind during low airspeed helicopter flight and subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The struck sign and fence were factors in the accident. |
| Jul 25, 2005 | Balaga, Sarawak, MY | 9M-BCT | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 2005 | West Plains, MO | N2756A | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the intentional autorotation. The pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown flare leading to a hard…A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the intentional autorotation. The pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown flare leading to a hard landing was an additional cause. A contributing factor was the intentional autorotation. |
| Jul 12, 2005 | San Juan, PR | N27VT | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot for his initiation of the flight with inadequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain main rotor rp…The inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot for his initiation of the flight with inadequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 25, 2005 | Cleveland, OH | N1212N | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the main drive shaft for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was pilot's improper flare, whic…A failure of the main drive shaft for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Algonac, MI | N311JX | Minor | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining helicopter control, the loss of tail rotor effectiveness he encountered, and his not maintaining clearance from objects duri…The pilot not maintaining helicopter control, the loss of tail rotor effectiveness he encountered, and his not maintaining clearance from objects during the approach. Factor were the low altitude, the transmission lines, and the garage. |
| Jun 14, 2005 | New York, NY | N78TD | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and water. Factors were a high ambient temperature and unfavorable winds. |
| Jun 12, 2005 | Cascade, CO | N81EA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted landing on mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was strong wind gusts dur…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted landing on mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was strong wind gusts during the attempted landing. |
| Jun 08, 2005 | Moulton Cove, LA | N2761X | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion into the compressor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (swampy) for the…The loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion into the compressor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (swampy) for the forced landing. |
| May 18, 2005 | Huffman, TX | N276M | Serious (3) | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to disconnect the external load cable prior to takeoff. |
| May 04, 2005 | Georgetown, TX | N9877Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| May 02, 2005 | Peach Springs, AZ | N3895D | Incident | substantial | a loss of power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 30, 2005 | Cherokee, NC | N66RR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls during a hover that resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Apr 20, 2005 | Coral Springs, FL | N2285B | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot encountered dynamic rollover while lifting off from an area in the everglades with 6-7 foot tall sawgrass nearby. |
| Mar 26, 2005 | Sirnach, SZ | HB-XQO | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 15, 2005 | Elim, AK | N422R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an i…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are flat light, whiteout conditions, fog, and snow-covered terrain. |
| Mar 10, 2005 | Shelbyville, TX | N85BH | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance for undetermined reasons. |