Allison 250-C28 series
FAA incident reports · 53
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Accident 20260404003829ABell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Livingston, MTDescription of the deviation: While operating in VFR conditions, [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] crashed in a small clearing approximately 18 miles sw of Mission Field, MT(klvm) after an unsuccessful attempted low altitude maneuver. The pilot…Incident 20260325002849IBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Dickson, TNWhile en route to troy, TN from the nashville, TN area, the helicopter encountered electrical issues approximately 6 to 7 nautical miles northeast of the Dickson, TN airport (M02). The pilot initially reported a total loss of communications, followed by…Accident 20250723011679ABell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Thibodaux, LAOn July 23, 2025, about 0630 central daylight time, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Thibodaux, Louisiana. The operator reported the accident occurred during the first flight of the day while the pilot was…Accident 20231228019719ABell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Walland, TNDuring sight seeing tour flight, pilot observed an illuminated eng chip light. During monovering for landing, pilot heard abnormal noise and observed engine oil pressure and temperature gauge was at zero. Pilot perfromed autorotation initially impacting tail…Incident 20181120017349IBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Salem, MOOn November 20, 2018, at approximately 11:31 CST, N96AE, a BHT-206-L1, s/n 45751, located at air evac EMS, inc. base AE-018 in Salem, Missouri, experienced an engine flameout (reported as uncommanded) shortly after entering autorotation. The autorotation…Incident 20160830015479IBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Pelican Rapids, MNPilot was performing an agricultural spraying operation and impacted power lines at the south end of the field. The wire cutter on the aircraft cut the top line and the line hit the temperature probe and cracked the windshield. The bottom wire impacted the…Accident 20150215001649ABell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Sevierville, TNDuring run up while sitting on the helipad pilot attempted to increase collective and power. At that time the aircraft shuttered. Pilot reduced collective. Allowed the aircraft to settle. Pilot made second attempt to increase power with collective second time…Accident 20130606014989ABell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Manchester, KYAt 2315 hours on 6/6/2013, aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a school parking lot, approximately 750 from the operator's home base heliport, while on final approach to that heliport. A crew of three was on board (pilot, flight nurse, and flight…Incident 20120904029009IBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Harrison, AROn September 4, 2012 the left-hand chin bubble departed the aircraft while in cruise-flight. Subsequent investigation determined that the chin bubble had been installed 6 days earlier and by admission of the mechanic, the installation instructions had not…Incident 20110222004039IBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Abbeville, LAWhile performing a maintenance operation check flight after the engine hot section had been removed and reinstalled the night before, the engine failed (quit) during climp out. The pilot autorotated onto a hard surface road without further incident. Minor…Accident 20090702011799ABell 206L1 · Summit County, CO(-23) While performing an external load operation the pilot noticed the aircraft start to rotate he attempted to stop the rotation but was unable, he then released the load and but was still unable to regain control which resulted in a hard impact with the…Accident 20081013850829ABell 206L4 · Conroe, TXOn October 13, 2008, at 1109 central daylight time, a Bell 206L-4, N6ZV, was destroyed when the engine lost power and the helicopter struck trees, impacted terrain and experienced a post crash fire in Conroe, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed…Accident 20071229830079ABell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico, US(-23) Pilot continued to destination platform (SP38) after weather deteriorated to approximately 300' ceiling with 1 mile visibility. Company general operations manual states: "day VFR weather minimums for single engine aircraft: a ceiling of 500 feet and a…Accident 20060413005539ABolkms BO105LSA3 · Green Bay, WI(-23) During the crash investigation it was found that the forward bolts that attach the tail rotor drive shaft to the input side of the thomas coupling at the intermediate gear box were sheared. The drive shaft, coupling bolts, and tail section including…Accident 20050502011379ABell 206L1 · Peach Springs, AZ(-23) On may 2, 2005, at approximately 0945 mountain standard time, N3895D, a Bell 206-L1 aircraft made an emergency landing in a wooded area during an external load operation. There was no injury to the pilot but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.…Accident 20050430006119ABell 206L1 · Cherokee, NC(-23) Pilot was attempting to depart helipad when the pilot induced dynamic roll over by using incorrect control inputs. Helicopter then rolled over on right side. Pilot did not take corrective action in time to stop dynamic roll over.Accident 20050313003929ABell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico, US(-23) Aircraft was at flight idle on oil rig ST220. Pilot had his head down, and writing in his log, when he felt an uncommanded lift to the rear. He compensated by pulling up on the collective, adjusting the throttle to open, and moving his cyclic forward.…Incident 20040507028449IBell 206L1 · New Iberia, LA(-23) During a recurrent training flight, the flight crew entered a 180 degree autorotation, during the deceleration the flying pilot applied too much aft cyclic that caused the helicopter to float and the rotor RPM to decay. The helicopter started a vertical…Accident 20031224035189AAgusta A109 · Mendocino, CA(-23) 12-22-03, Reach/mediplane inc. (jbza) departed santa rosa to willits CA, at approx. 1930 PDT, to pick up a medical patient. Between ukiah and willits CA, the crew reported the weather was deteriorating and they made a decision to fly to ukiah muni CA.…Accident 20030920023469ABell 206L1 · Shoals, IN(-23) On September 20, 2003, at 2338 EST, a Bell helicopter model 206-L1, N74AE, registered to air evac leasing corp. made a hard landing at a gypsum quarry parking lot near Shoals, Indiana, while on an air ambulance flight conducted under CFR part 135. The…Accident 20030116034889ABell 206L1 · Venice, LA(-23) During an approach to landing on an offshore helideck, the pilot terminated his approach with a right turn away from the landing area. The helicopter, still descending, struck the platform and was destroyed by fire.Accident 20020909025909ABell 206L1 · Doland, SD(-23) On September 10, 2002, at approximately 9:52 pm CDT, a Bell helicopter m/n BHT-206-L1, s/n 45235, N400SL, operated by omniflight helicopters inc., 135 air carrier certificate number RMXA029H, crashed in a soy bean field 3 miles east and 2 1/2 south of…Accident 20020518009749ABell 206L1 · Salem, UT(.19) On may 18, 2002, at 1449 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206L-1, N3894Q, operated by classic helicopters, inc., of woods cross, Utah, was destroyed when it collided with trees during takeoff from a mountain top 3 miles east-southeast of Salem, Utah. The…Accident 20020216009179ABell 206L1 · Newsmyrnabeach, FL(-23) On February 16, 2002, at 06:11 EST, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, N23PJ, collided with trees while maneuvering for a landing at spruce creek airport near new smyrna beach, Florida. The on-demand air taxi flight was operated by universal air service (part…Accident 20011114032029ABolkms BO105LSA3 · Mudlake, ID(-23) Pilot made a precautionary landing in a remote area because main fuel tank transfer pumps were not transferring fuel to the supply tank (low fuel quantity light). It took 10 hours to repair the aircraft. The pilot took off at 0100 hours. The conditions…Accident 20010323007209ABell 206L1 · Tyre, NY(-23)On 3-23-01, pilot [privacy data omitted] and passenger [privacy data omitted], departed in N2183Y, a Bell 206 L1, s/n 45639, operated by EMS air services, mercy flight helicopter. The flight started at 1505 EST from canandaigua airport, D38, in…Incident 20000708024029IBell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico(-23)During a normal to shallow approach to an offshore platform (west cameron 575B), pilot misjudged three feet termination to hover altitude. The helicopter struck the platform in a nose high altitude causing the rear of the skids to strike the platform…Accident 19981010028849AHiller FH1100 · Fayette, MSHelicopter was involved in aerial application when the engine failed, the pilot auto rotated the acft, and the acft struck a log and rolled over. (.19) engine failed over trees, pilot autorotated landed on a log, helicopter rolled over sustaining substantial…Incident 19970831030229IBell 206L1 · Cantwell, AKNarrative: during cruise flight torque began fluctuating from 0-70%. No yaw or other adverse indications. Within 30 seconds engine oil pressure dropped from 115 PSI to 30 PSI. While precautionary landing was made oil pressure and torque continued to drop and…Incident 19961029037929IBell 206L1 · Bridgeport, OHNarrative: Mr. Frank x. o'toole, pilot-in-command of N3907M, a Bell 206-L1 rotorcraft, departed latobe, pa enroute to dayton, OH. During cruise flight, the aircraft struck a high tension power line in west Virginia. The aircraft made a normal landing near…Incident 19960613018699IBell 206L1 · Madison, SDNarrative: engine replaced on site due to excessive metal particles found on chip detector, engine high temp and engine oil temperature high readings. Maintenance flight check performed and aircraft returned to service. Engine failure cause still…Accident 19931119043949ABell 206L1 · Portland, MEEncountered strong headwind. Ran out of fuel on vectors to airport. Ditched ocean bay. Sank. Rain fog high waves.Incident 19930604026359IBell 206L1 · Fairbanks, AKUpon restarting engine chip detector light illuminated. Shut engine down. Gound carbon on chio detector plug.Accident 19930208001879ABell 206L1 · Intracoastal Ci, LASettled into water after departing a gulf oil platform. Failed to note descent due preoccupation inside cockpit.Incident 19901214061619IBell 206L1 · Long Beach, CAHelicopter on cart. Oil leak test. Began to spin as pilot tried to become airborne to avoid mechanic. Rolled over.Incident 19900406018589IBell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LAPilot allowed tail rotor to come in contact with an obstruction while landing on an offshore platform.Incident 19890724050829IBell 206L1 · Belle Chasse, LAEngine failure on final approach. Autorotated to a canal. Rolled over. Found failed first stage power turbine wheelAccident 19880929069679ABell 206L1 · Santa Barbara, CAEngine failed on approach. Made autorotation run landing. Hit steel plate on ramp. Turbine failure from overtempts.Accident 19880627027319ABell 206L1 · Houma, LAEngine quit en route. Autorotated to a hard landing chopping off tailboom. Found water in fuel control unit.Accident 19880317005779ABell 206L · Taylorville, ILIndicates loss of tail rotor effect en route in heavy wet snow. Vertical spin to ground impact. Possible icing.Incident 19871212077069IBell 206L1 · New Iberia, LAPractice autorotation. Touched down in muddy area. No ground run. Rocked on skids. Main rotor struck tail drive shaftIncident 19871021072539IHiller FH1100 · Fresno, CAEngine flamed out en route. Pilot did not have required fuel reserve. Flight purpose was traffic watch.Accident 19870812046019ABell 206L1 · New Iberia, LAThe tailboom fell off during practice autorotations. Suspect pilot let rotor speed fall into resonance range.Incident 19870409019359IBell 206L1 · New Iberia, LAThe helicopter landed hard during a practice autorotation after maneuvering to avoid a stake in the ground.Accident 19861203063959ABell 206L1 · Pendleton, ORThe helicopter impacted the ground in night, IFR conditions. Aircraft was on special VFR clearance. Entered clouds.Incident 19861114055749IBell 206L1 · Texas City, TXLanded after loud bang and aircraft turned to right. Main rotor blade caused damage on landing.Incident 19851118067209IBell 206L1 · New Iberia, LAMade run on type landing in rough uneven ground. Bounced with low RPM and main rotor struck vertical fin, tailboom.Incident 19850707037229IBell 206L1 · New Iberia, LAStudent pulled pitch and aircraft became airborne after touchdown. Landed hard and main rotor hit tail rotor shaft.Accident 19850103000149ABell 206L1 · South Bend, INReported engine flameout on departure. Autorotated to beach. Stretched glide. Low rotor speed chopped tailboom.Accident 19830904045719AHughes 369HS · Ventura, CAHelicopter crashed into ocean offshore in dark night. No mechanical defects. Pilot not rated in helicopters.
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