Bell 206 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1329 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2021 | Laton, CA | N161BH | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low-altitude maneuvering. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Wonderboom, OF | ZS-HWZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 2021 | St Thomas, CB | N13AT | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of two of the stage 3 compressor blades. Contributing to the failure of the compressor blades was …A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of two of the stage 3 compressor blades. Contributing to the failure of the compressor blades was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the compressor at the recommended interval for operation in corrosive environments. |
| Feb 09, 2021 | Courchevel, OF | F-HUBA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 2021 | Pahokee, FL | N820H | Incident | substantial | A loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an autorotation and a subsequent hard landing and rollover. |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Wolseley, OF | ZS-HUC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Mambucaba, BR | PP-MSA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 2020 | Raleigh, NC | N123NC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact wi…The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground. |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Point Lookout, NY | N716VL | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart on a visual flight rules flight, and to continue that flight into forecasted and deteriorating instrument meteorologica…The pilot’s decision to depart on a visual flight rules flight, and to continue that flight into forecasted and deteriorating instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in a helicopter that was not equipped for flight in IMC, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control. |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Zephyrhills, FL | N777CP | Incident | substantial |
Improper torquing of the “B” nut at the fuel control unit, which led to a total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation that resulted in subs…Improper torquing of the “B” nut at the fuel control unit, which led to a total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation that resulted in substantial damage. |
| Sep 09, 2020 | Randle, WA | N91TA | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an external load operation. |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Lago, NI | 5N-BQW | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 2020 | Marathon, TX | N284S | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Homer, AK | N1432D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to see and avoid the boat's mast, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadeq…The pilot's failure to see and avoid the boat's mast, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning by not having the boat's mast measured. |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Coconut Creek, FL | N5013G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to recognize the illumination of the low-fuel caution light. |
| Jun 17, 2020 | Gauteng, SF | ZT-RHC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 2020 | Fairfield, CA | N65PJ | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while conducting external load operations, which resulted in the main rotor contact…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while conducting external load operations, which resulted in the main rotor contacting a wire and a subsequent collision with terrain. |
| May 30, 2020 | Elko, NV | N401HP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind that resulted in a loss in altitude and subsequent collision with a fence. |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Chicureo, CI | CC-ARR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Konstantinovsky Cape, RS | RA-01917 | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 05, 2020 | Clark, MO | N32AE | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the pneumatic line for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landi…The fatigue failure of the pneumatic line for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Lac Saint-Jean, CA | C-GSQA | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 2019 | New Salem, NC | N167AG | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in impact with a powerline. |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Campbell River, CA | C-GEBY | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Hill City, SD | N100CK | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing. |