# FAA incident reports: Allison 250-C20B A list on [Allison 250-C20B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c20b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20251205019029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251205019029A.md): Hughes 369D · Pryor, OK · Dec 5, 2025 · N161LA · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On December 5, 2025, at approximately 0900, a Hughes 369D helicopter was hovering over a tree line while performing observer duties for powerline workers. According to eyewitnesses, two powerline workers were stationed on powerlines running parallel to the… - [Accident 20250807011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250807011249A.md): Hughes 369D · West Alton, MO · Aug 7, 2025 · N173AL · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On August 7, 2025, approximately 11:06 CST, a Hughes (MD helicopters) 369D helicopter was destroyed after the tail of the helicopter struck a guide wire, which partially separated the tailboom from the airframe. The helicopter then spun in the opposite… - [Accident 20230709009939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230709009939A.md): Hughes 369D · Waldorf, MD · Jul 9, 2023 · N5027P · Substantial damage > Pilot was in cruise flight recovering from power line survey commercial flight to indian head, MD (2W5), due to incoming weather system. Approximately 6 mi se of adw and 4 NM from destination heard loud bang, experienced a left yaw and determined that an… - [Accident 20220801007599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220801007599A.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206B · Arcadia, IA · Aug 1, 2022 · N169AA · Substantial damage > Loss of power aircraft and descended resulting in a hard landing. - [Accident 20220721007799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220721007799A.md): Bell 206B · Kenton, OH · Jul 21, 2022 · N39MK · Destroyed > The pilot was conducting spraying application (pesticide) on crops (corn) he noticed a drop in engine RPM and didn't know if it was a faulty gauge or fuel mismanagement or fuel starvation, he then lost power and tried to gain control but the helicopter… - [Accident 20220630011529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220630011529A.md): Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO-105S · Port Orange, FL · Jun 30, 2022 · N160TH · Substantial damage > On June 30 2022 around 0642, N160TH helicopter started to lift off helipad dolly once weight was remove from the skids the helicopter started an uncommand right pedal turn at same time pilot reported feeling and hearing popping noise. Pilot lower the… - [Accident 20201229020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201229020189A.md): Hughes 369D · Tuckers Crossin, MS · Dec 29, 2020 · N103SU · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On December 29, 2020 at about 08:36 CST (1436 UTC), a Hughes (MD helicopters, inc.) model 369D helicopter, FAA registration N103SU, impacted terrain south-east of laurel, Mississippi. The pilot in command (PIC), a commercial pilot, was fatally injured in the… - [Incident 20200731011869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200731011869I.md): Bell 206B · Hubbard, NE · Jul 31, 2020 · N16810 · Minor damage > Helicopter conducting aerial spraying hit a power line. Pilot stated he had been passing under the wires for several passes, but on the last pass allowed his height above the corn crop to increase slightly resulting in contact with the wire. Pilot safely… - [Accident 20190727023029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190727023029A.md): Bell 206B · Dresden, TN · Jul 27, 2019 · N454MS · Destroyed > On July 27, 2019 at 1721 local time, the pilot was flying under part 137 commercial aerial spraying operations for couch helicopter service inc. aircraft collided with power lines and went down. Helicopter N454MS was reported by the pilot to have just come… - [Accident 20190329002159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190329002159A.md): Bell 206B · Valley Center, CA · Mar 29, 2019 · N83181 · Destroyed > Pilot was doing an aerial application. He landed on top of his reloading truck. Pilot indicated that he attempted to lift off, prior to the reloading hose being detached. Pilot stated that he just forgot to look. With hose attached the aircraft did a 180… - [Accident 20180220023069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180220023069A.md): Hughes HU-369 · Int'L Waters · Feb 20, 2018 · N501VS · Destroyed > Pilot stated that while performing tuna spotting at 500', heard a loud noise in the main rotor system followed by lateral shaking of cyclic. Pilot turned back toward the boat approximately 22 miles away. Pilot heard another loud noise from the rotor followed… - [Accident 20161006019169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161006019169A.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Lino Lakes, MN · Oct 6, 2016 · N4035G · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft encountered an in flight breakup near Lino Lakes, MN. - [Incident 20160527007979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160527007979I.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Lihue, HI · May 27, 2016 · N454JH · Minor damage > During a preflight inspection damage was discovered on some of the main rotor blades on N454JH. The pilot notified the director of maintenance, who inspected the main rotor blades, and confirmed that there was repairable damage to 4 out of the 5 main rotor… - [Accident 20160218017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160218017839A.md): Bell 206B · Honolulu, HI · Feb 18, 2016 · N80918 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On February 18, 2016, about 1020 hawaiian aleutain standard time, a Bell 206B, N80918, was substantially damaged when it impacted water during an emergency landing near Honolulu, Hawaii. The helicopter was registered to a private individual and operated by… - [Incident 20151118023179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151118023179I.md): Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm-Gm BO-105C · Arecibo, PR · Nov 18, 2015 · N911AK · No damage > During the approach for landing into abo airport, aircraft N911AK collective control jammed. The PIC decided to go for a running-landing when the helicopter landed short of the runway. After it touched down, the helicopter bounced once and that's when the… - [Accident 20130912022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130912022659A.md): Hughes 369D · Kekaha, HI · Sep 12, 2013 · N519PA · Destroyed > Aircraft had just landed in a remote landing zone to drop off two passengers and start slinging bundles of camping gear out of the area via a long line. Pilot was focused on landing over the longline to facilitate hookup. Right after the aircraft touched down… - [Accident 20130810015519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130810015519A.md): Bell 206A · Albers, IL · Aug 10, 2013 · N804LA · Substantial damage > The pilot of N804LA, a Bell-206 helicopter had just departed a private business location in Albers, Illinois, to a location near pevely, Missouri. He had leveled the aircraft at approximately 600 feet above ground level and was at a speed of 60 knots when he… - [Incident 20130803015349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130803015349I.md): Agusta A109A · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Aug 3, 2013 · N109WJ · Minor damage > Aircraft experienced a utility hydraulic system leak. The landing gear failed to extend with normal gear extension procedures. The landing gear emergency extension procedures were used. All gears indicated down and lock except the right hand main landing… - [Accident 20130515010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130515010769A.md): Hughes 369D · Camdenton, MO · May 15, 2013 · N725M · Substantial damage > While trimming trees from a powerline right-of-way two miles south of Camdenton, Missouri, the pilot observed a piece of tree debris coming up from the saw which hit the main rotor blade. The pilot noticed a momentary vibration and made a precautionary… - [Incident 20130405007929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130405007929I.md): Hughes 369D · Lihue, HI · Apr 5, 2013 · N520PA · Minor damage > Pilot departed a confined area in the waimea canyon. Pilot noticed collective was lighter than normal feel while enroute. Pilot landed short at operator's ranch-original destination was Lihue. Pilot inspected main rotor blades and found impact damage on… - [Accident 20121115024399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121115024399A.md): Hughes 369D · Corning, NY · Nov 15, 2012 · N369AW · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 11-15-12, at 12:11 eastern standard time, two people were killed when a helicopter crashed near the chemung river close to kent phillips elementary school and Corning east high school but not on school property in the upstate new york city of Corning… - [Accident 20120427008199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120427008199A.md): Bell 206B · Elizabethtown, PA · Apr 27, 2012 · N16EP · Destroyed > During spray application maneuvering, the pilot (single occupant) became distracted with the electronic spray/navigation equipment and allowed the aircraft to make contact with the ground. Controlled flight into terrain. - [Accident 20120122000489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120122000489A.md): Bell 206B · Irving, TX · Jan 22, 2012 · N555NB · Substantial damage > The pilot took off in this aircraft from kdto (denton airport) with 75 gallons of fuel. He picked up three passengers at dal, landmark aviation. He took these passengers to their destination in waco. He waited approximately one hour and they departed for the… - [Incident 20110831020859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110831020859I.md): Bell 206B · Frost Proof, FL · Aug 31, 2011 · N56AL · Minor damage > While in flight, pilot experienced severe vibration, emergency descent and landing in an open field without injuries. Tail rotor gearbox was partially held on by one of four bolts. It was found that (1) tail rotor blade counter weight located inside the end… - [Accident 20100724040409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100724040409A.md): Bell 206 B II · Big Bear City, CA · Jul 24, 2010 · N788BD · Substantial damage > Established out of ground effect hover. Tail rotor lost effectiveness. Aircraft made 3 clockwise rotations prior to impact with the ground - [Incident 20100614034619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100614034619I.md): Hughes 369D · Mt. Pleasant, TN · Jun 14, 2010 · N500DC · Minor damage > The pilot stated he was hovering for the lineman to make wire splices on a powerline. He had a slight quartering tailwind. The powerline had an oscillation as lineman was disconnecting from it, at the same time the tailwind moved the tail rotor closer to the… - [Accident 20081030851419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081030851419A.md): Hughes 369D · Jackson, KY · Oct 30, 2008 · N606AS · Substantial damage > (-23) While trimming trees on a east to west heading along the allegheny power right of way located in Carroll township Pennsylvania, aircraft N606AS lost power from an altitude of approximately 120 ft. the helicopter made a left 360 degree turn and crashed… - [Accident 20070905824179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070905824179A.md): Bell 206B · Lakeland, FL · Sep 5, 2007 · N267MW · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot reported that just prior to touchdown, fifteen to twenty feet above the ground, the aircraft lost tail rotor effectiveness and spun around several times. He said he executed a hovering autorotation and landed the aircraft resulting in a hard… - [Incident 20061109025149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061109025149I.md): Bell 206B · Oak Grove, LA · Nov 9, 2006 · N198H > (-23) While repositioning from parking pad to takeoff area, engine failed. Performed hovering autorotation, no damage to aircraft. After blades stopped pilot and passenger exited the aircraft. - [Incident 20060920020779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060920020779I.md): Bell 206B · Hamilton, TX · Sep 20, 2006 · N39MK > (-23) The pilot was picking up 4 heli-bags on a lanyard. One of the lanyards was about 6 feet longer than the others and the equipment dangled about an additional 6 feet lower. The pilot was unable to see the power line. The longest lanyard struck the power… - [Accident 20060608012339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060608012339A.md): Hiller FH1100 · Navarre Beach, FL · Jun 8, 2006 · N4035G · Minor damage > (-23) On June 8, 2006, at 1230 CDT, the pilot in command of N4035G, an FH-1100 helicopter departed from a private heliport at Navarre Beach Florida on a personal flight. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot heard a loud bang and felt a slight shudder in the… - [Accident 20050923024399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050923024399A.md): Bell 206B · Titusville, FL · Sep 23, 2005 · N39MK · Substantial damage > (-23) See attached statements from personnel onboard. Planned maneuver was a 180-degree autorotation to a hover with planned touchdown from hover. Crew had done at least four of these maneuvers prior to the accident. Instructor said the helicopter had been… - [Incident 19990915033649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990915033649I.md): Bell 206B · Brooklyn Park, MN · Sep 15, 1999 · N444TV > (-23) On September 15, 1999, pilot al ludwig was approaching crystal airport setting up his landing phase of flight. Approximately four miles north of the airport, Mr. Ludwig experienced an engine failure due to what appeared to be fuel starvation. Mr. Ludwig… - [Incident 19950614022939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950614022939I.md): Bell 206B · Diamond Bluff, WI · Jun 14, 1995 · N444TV · Minor damage > Tv helicopter struck hidden wire trying to land at a crime scene. Aborted and landed elswhere. Damaged tail rotor. - [Incident 19941124043039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941124043039I.md): Bell 206B · Whitetop, VA · Nov 24, 1994 · N454MS · Minor damage > Lost tail rotor power during sling load ops. Hard landing bent skid support. One of 4 tr thomas coupling bolts lost - [Accident 19940828023729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940828023729A.md): Hughes 369D · Butler, PA · Aug 28, 1994 · N5027P · Substantial damage > Lost power. Autorotated. Low rotor RPM to reach open area. Hard landing. Main rotors chopped tailboom. Out of fuel. - [Accident 19931222047129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931222047129A.md): Hughes 369D · Waimea Kauai, HI · Dec 22, 1993 · N115HD · Substantial damage > Engine quit with load on long line. Released load. Autorotated. Collapsed fuel nozzle screen. Fuel contamination. - [Incident 19920625034679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920625034679I.md): Bell 206B · Sellersburg, IN · Jun 25, 1992 · N860DP · Minor damage > Helicopter made uncommanded yaw while maneuvering. No response to control input. Hit tree tops. Regained control. - [Accident 19850218003309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850218003309A.md): Hiller FH1100 · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Feb 18, 1985 · N4035G · Substantial damage > Large pilot alone in right seat. His weight caused helicopter to lean, leg blocked full cyclic movement. - [Accident 19840607024159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840607024159A.md): Hughes 369D · Bedford, PA · Jun 7, 1984 · N5106Y · Substantial damage > Ran out of fuel on a low level siesmic flight. Too low to maintain rotor speed. Hard landing collapsed a skid. - [Accident 19800916044479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800916044479A.md): Bell 206BELL · Intracoastal Ci, LA · Sep 16, 1980 · N27758 · Substantial damage > Heard snap, bang in tail rotor area on hover. Landed safe. Found tail rotor assembly and blade damage, undetermined - [Accident 19790624040039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790624040039A.md): Bell 206B · Gobernador, NM · Jun 24, 1979 · N16810 · Substantial damage > Forced landing due to engine failure. Cause of engine failure not determined. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('03081') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c20b/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.