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 07, 2000 | EUGENE IS 296B, | N27680 | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 30, 2000 | SALINAS, CA | N207EH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual surveillance of the worksite to see and avoid power transmission wires. |
| Aug 29, 2000 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N5758H | Minor | substantial |
The probable loss of the main rotor tip weight on the red blade for undetermined reasons resulting in main rotor vibration and oscillation. Sideward …The probable loss of the main rotor tip weight on the red blade for undetermined reasons resulting in main rotor vibration and oscillation. Sideward movement during the ensuing emergency landing resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Aug 24, 2000 | NEWHALEM, WA | N90307 | Incident | substantial | Debonding between the elastomeric material and the center plate of the transmission isolation mount. |
| Aug 04, 2000 | MONTELLO, NV | N10864 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The loss of control in hovering flight and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 04, 2000 | BURGERSFORT, SF | ZSHKP | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 04, 2000 | MARENGO, IL | N7JR | Serious (1) | substantial | the simulated autorotation performed by the pilot at too low an altitude and airspeed. |
| Jul 22, 2000 | BENNETTSVILLE, SC | N136C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use proper remedial action to counteract a loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in collision with terrain during the subs…The pilot's failure to use proper remedial action to counteract a loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent. |
| Jul 07, 2000 | LOGAN, UT | N38903 | Incident | substantial |
in-flight collision with a jacket, which blew out of the helicopter because the left passenger door was not properly secured prior to takeoff. A cont…in-flight collision with a jacket, which blew out of the helicopter because the left passenger door was not properly secured prior to takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly closed prior to takeoff. |
| Jun 19, 2000 | DEVILLE, LA | N2277T | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the external load that was setting on the ground while hovering. A contributing factor was the pilot's…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the external load that was setting on the ground while hovering. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Jun 08, 2000 | BRIDGEPORT, WA | N49573 | Minor | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action and diverted attention were factors. |
| May 31, 2000 | COCODRIE, LA | N7817S | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the platform's safety fence during takeoff. |
| May 06, 2000 | BAILEY, CO | N52192 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. A factor was the high density altitude weather conditions. |
| May 06, 2000 | ECKERMAN, MI | N9TD | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to attain translational lift following an aborted landing and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness encountered by the pilot. Fact…The pilot's failure to attain translational lift following an aborted landing and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness encountered by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the low rotor rpm and the trees. |
| May 05, 2000 | Mattawa, CA | C-GGUB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 05, 2000 | HAINES, AK | N49686 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. |
| May 01, 2000 | HOMER, AK | N301MH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudging the landing flare in whiteout/flat light conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the whiteout and flat lighting c…The pilot's misjudging the landing flare in whiteout/flat light conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the whiteout and flat lighting conditions. |
| Apr 29, 2000 | CHASCOMUS, AR | N156P | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 29, 2000 | SALT MARSH, | N17237 | Incident | substantial |
The company mechanic's failure to replace the bolt's cotter key properly and the subsequent loss of the nut, which then resulted in the tail rotor con…The company mechanic's failure to replace the bolt's cotter key properly and the subsequent loss of the nut, which then resulted in the tail rotor control disconnection and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control. |
| Apr 18, 2000 | LAKEWOOD, CO | N937S | Incident | substantial |
The complete loss of the tail rotor blades due to a fatigue failure of one blade. Factors were sloping and rough uneven terrain for the ensuing force…The complete loss of the tail rotor blades due to a fatigue failure of one blade. Factors were sloping and rough uneven terrain for the ensuing forced landing. |
| Apr 18, 2000 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N2267N | Serious (6) | destroyed |
A snow ingestion caused loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove the accumulated snow from the en…A snow ingestion caused loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove the accumulated snow from the engine inlet area. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering to avoid power lines directly in his path during the autorotation necessitated by the loss of power. While the failure to maintain proper rotor rpm is listed as causal, the Safety Board acknowledges that the pilot's successful avoidance of the power lines, which required expenditure of rotor energy, likely precluded a more severe accident. |
| Mar 30, 2000 | MANOKOTAK, AK | N5006R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and snow, and snow-covered terr…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and snow, and snow-covered terrain. |
| Mar 28, 2000 | PUNTARENAS, CS | N9GA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 21, 2000 | TOLUCA, MX | XCJCF | Fatal (6) | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 2000 | BRAZOS 542, | N5002E | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's right turn maneuver during low speed resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control. |