Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2015 | Dickinson, AL | N206CJ | Incident | substantial |
The improper installation by company maintenance personnel of the securing hardware of a tail rotor driveshaft section, which resulted in that section…The improper installation by company maintenance personnel of the securing hardware of a tail rotor driveshaft section, which resulted in that section of tail rotor driveshaft disconnecting and a complete loss of tail rotor thrust. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Ozark, AL | N49660 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering, which resulted in the helicopter's skid impacting terrain, subsequent abnormal …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering, which resulted in the helicopter's skid impacting terrain, subsequent abnormal airframe vibrations, and a hard landing during the subsequent hovering autorotation. |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Thomaston, GA | N165BH | Incident | destroyed |
The loss of tail rotor control due to a fractured pin in the tail rotor control system; the reason the pin fractured could not be determined as the fr…The loss of tail rotor control due to a fractured pin in the tail rotor control system; the reason the pin fractured could not be determined as the fractured pin was lost in shipping. |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Cresco, IA | N5743W | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the high-cycle fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel. |
| Jun 02, 2015 | Dewey, AZ | N73AW | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted from a fractured separator. |
| May 29, 2015 | Caledonia, MI | N206ED | Incident | substantial | A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in a collision with trees. |
| May 20, 2015 | Kearny, NJ | N210MH | Incident | substantial |
The deliberate concealment and reuse of an unairworthy tail rotor driveshaft by unknown personnel, which resulted in an overstress separation at a bon…The deliberate concealment and reuse of an unairworthy tail rotor driveshaft by unknown personnel, which resulted in an overstress separation at a bonded flange adapter as a result of driveshaft imbalance. |
| May 07, 2015 | Chesterfield, MO | N127AE | Incident | substantial |
The collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in dam…The collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in damage to the fuselage. |
| Mar 24, 2015 | Taylors Island, MD | N43CM | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engi…A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Palmer, AK | N86TA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with frozen lake ice. Contributing to the accide…The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with frozen lake ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter from the left seat contrary to the rotorcraft flight manual, and the decision to continue the flight after the initial impact. |
| Feb 15, 2015 | Wabo, Papua New Guinea, PP | P2-HFZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 2015 | Sevierville, TN | N3176L | Incident | substantial |
An uncontained engine failure, which resulted from insufficient lubrication of the No. 4 bearing due to carbon buildup on the filter screen of the bea…An uncontained engine failure, which resulted from insufficient lubrication of the No. 4 bearing due to carbon buildup on the filter screen of the bearing's oil supply nozzle. |
| Feb 12, 2015 | Remote Location, SF | ZS-RMB | Incident | — | 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. |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Nashoba, OK | N152CA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control due a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| 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 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. |
| 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 02, 2014 | Temple, TX | N400XL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control while landing on a mobile helipad. |
| Nov 02, 2013 | Superior, MT | N888DR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a long-line operation. |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Matoes do Norte, BR | PT-HUE | Incident | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Albers, IL | N804LA | Incident | substantial | Fuel contamination, which resulted in the loss of engine power. |