Bell 206 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

1329

All Events

546

Incidents

242

Minor

192

Serious

317

Fatal (670 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 16, 2023 Tumbarumba, AS VH-ZDI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 2023 Chapman, KS N67FA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line during an agricultural application pass.
Jun 23, 2023 Thetford Mines, CA N717LM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 2023 Pratt, KS N85RB Minor substantial Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
Jun 05, 2023 Orlando, FL N27UK Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 03, 2023 Filer, ID N205PA Minor substantial
The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rol…

The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.
Jan 22, 2023 Itacare, BR PT-YDC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 15, 2022 Gulf of Mexico, GM N414RL Minor substantial The pilot’s improper takeoff technique that allowed the helicopter skid to drift into a helideck light, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
Dec 07, 2022 Ft Worth, TX N2036F Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident, was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident, was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
Nov 03, 2022 Greenville, IL N61KH Minor substantial
The mechanic’s failure to inspect and clean the entire fuel nozzle assembly in accordance with the engine maintenance manual, which resulted in fuel s…

The mechanic’s failure to inspect and clean the entire fuel nozzle assembly in accordance with the engine maintenance manual, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power, an autorotation, and a hard landing.
Oct 15, 2022 Kitakyushu, JA JA6113 Incident — Investigation pending
Oct 06, 2022 Maitland, OF VH-PHP Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 01, 2022 Fresno, CA N284CA Serious (2) substantial The disbond of a tail rotor drive shaft splined adapter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor drive and a subsequent hard landing.
Aug 23, 2022 Whiteside, TN N770HP Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines.
Jul 21, 2022 Kenton, OH N39MK Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
Jul 19, 2022 Franklin, PA N203PA Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while flying at a low level over a river, which resulted in a wire strike.
Jul 18, 2022 Verona, IL N6BU Incident substantial A loss of rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined.
Jul 12, 2022 Boa Vista, BR PT-HQU Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 2022 Richmond, AS VH-ZMF Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 01, 2022 East Troy, WI N882NY Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
Jun 24, 2022 Merced, CA N915B Incident substantial
The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, whi…

The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, which resulted in a total loss of power to the transmission and a subsequent hard landing.
Jun 18, 2022 Pelion, SC N515TV Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation.
Jun 17, 2022 Stockton, CA N90326 Incident substantial Tail rotor blade impact with an unidentified object, which resulted in the loss of control and subsequent rollover of the helicopter.
Jun 05, 2022 Currais Novos, OF PP-MCJ Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
May 31, 2022 Cameron, TX N27574 Minor substantial The flight crew not maintaining lateral control of the helicopter during hovering operation which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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