Bell 206b3 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 29 events recorded from 1985 to 2011.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2006 | Fallbrook, CA | N2763R | Minor | substantial |
Failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft forward coupling due to overheating from lack of lubrication. The cause of the lack of lubrication …Failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft forward coupling due to overheating from lack of lubrication. The cause of the lack of lubrication was a result of improper maintenance. A factor was the trees. |
| Sep 25, 2004 | Starkville, MS | N96PH | Minor | substantial |
The operator's inadequate maintenance inspections and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the helicopter being operated wit…The operator's inadequate maintenance inspections and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the helicopter being operated with a contaminated fuel system, that resulted in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. |
| Dec 18, 2000 | HURST, TX | N8240G | Minor | substantial |
the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the practice hydraulic off run-on landing. Contributing factors were the gusty …the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the practice hydraulic off run-on landing. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the non-breakaway runway edge light. |
| 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. |
| Jun 28, 1985 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N2766Y | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |