# FAA incident reports: Rolls-Royce 250-C20

A list on [Rolls-Royce 250-C20](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20250319002799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250319002799A.md): Bell 206B II · Dayton, WA · Mar 19, 2025 · N23SD · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Pilot failed to observe the power lines suspended accross the valley.
- [Incident 20250215003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250215003069I.md): Bell 206B-III · Hollywood, FL · Feb 15, 2025 · N206BP · No damage
  > On February 15, 2025 at approximately 1230 pm local time, Bell 206B registered as nxxxx, had an engine chip light annunciation during cruise flight along the shoreline on Hollywood beach, FL. The pilot in command followed the pilots operating handbook which…
- [Accident 20230611008069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230611008069A.md): Bell 206B · Pratt, KS · Jun 11, 2023 · N85RB · Substantial damage
  > Having completed first job, the pilot headed for peeryton (kpxy) for refuel. No fuel available. Next he headed to ashland, KS and to commanche co. (K38K) for fuel. No fuel available there. But he had looked at comanche co, TX by mistake. With 15 gal of fuel…
- [Accident 20220318020749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220318020749A.md): MD Helicopters 369HM · West Palm Beach, FL · Mar 18, 2022 · N650AG · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Final summary During the investigation, the airman had limited helicopter pilot in command experience And only showed 20.9 hours of solo time in N650AG. The airman was not authorized to Carry passengers in his helicopter, as he was not rated in category and…
- [Incident 20220217002049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220217002049I.md): Hughes 369HS · Miami, FL · Feb 17, 2022 · N313JP · Minor damage
  > Pilot statement: I was flying back towards the airport (ktmb) just before 2:00PM EST approximately 11 miles from tamiami airport slightly northeast near pinecrest when I smelled fire I called the tower received an echo arrival and then turn off all electrical…
- [Accident 20211128021709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211128021709A.md): Bell 206B · Perry, OK · Nov 28, 2021 · N59600 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > On November 28, 2021, about 1658 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, N59600, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Perry, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries and the student pilot sustained serious injuries. The…
- [Accident 20210325006839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210325006839A.md): Hughes 369D · Lake City, KS · Mar 25, 2021 · N41AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the helicopter was flying a strapped in lineman attaching bird diverters to opgw wire (fiber optic cable) with 6-9 knot winds with VMC conditions. A gust of wind caused the helicopter to drift into the wire making contact with the main rotor…
- [Incident 20200806013479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200806013479I.md): Bell 206B · Paris, IL · Aug 6, 2020 · N137HS · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the helicopter was operating under 14 CFR part 137 while performing arial application. Flying over a field separated by a row of trees, power line, then another row of trees, the pilot struck and damaged the power line between rows with the…
- [Accident 20191017020199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191017020199A.md): Bell 206B · New Salem, NC · Oct 17, 2019 · N167AG · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > New Salem, NC: N167AG, a B206, conducting crop spraying struck a power line and crashed into a heavily wooded area approximately 34 miles east of charlotte, NC. POB: 1, injuries: fatal, damage: destroyed 10/17/2019 1950Z. Reference investigative ptrs:…
- [Accident 20190317001549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190317001549A.md): MD Helicopter 369HS · Newberg, OR · Mar 17, 2019 · N119T · Substantial damage
  > The PIC stated the low fuel warning light was illuminated prior to takeoff. Approximately six minutes into the accident flight, during straight and level cruise, the aircraft started to yaw left with a notable engine sound change and decreasing rotor RPM. PIC…
- [Accident 20190111000179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190111000179A.md): Bell 206B · Yuma, AZ · Jan 11, 2019 · N88HC · Destroyed
  > [privacy data omitted] Was pilot in command of N88HC, a Bell 206 that was equipped and performing aerial agricultural spraying (part 137) operations. He had just completed a spraying operation at one field and had moved to the next scheduled field. It was…
- [Accident 20180115006629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180115006629A.md): MD Helicopter 369HM · Perrysburg, OH · Jan 15, 2018 · N4QX · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > On January 15, 2018 at 11:40 EST vista I aircraft N4QX, MD 369HM, was inspecting power lines, when it lost control and crash landed in an open field. At the time of the accident, visibility was limited due to snowing conditions. No flight plan was file for…
- [Accident 20171024014989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171024014989A.md): Bell 206B · Groom, TX · Oct 24, 2017 · N60EA · Substantial damage
  > October 24, 2017, approximately 1540 local time, N60EA, a Bell 206B helicopter sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a total loss of engine power while on approach to A private landing zone near Groom, Texas. The pilot was not injured.…
- [Accident 20170706010559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170706010559A.md): Bell 206B · Dixon, KY · Jul 6, 2017 · N8159J · Substantial damage
  > The part 137 pilot stated he lost track of powerlines while spraying the field. He hit powerlines with the tail rotor and landed the aircraft in a nearby open area. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot was not injured.
- [Incident 20140729012679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140729012679I.md): Bell 206B · Meadows, IL · Jul 29, 2014 · N59600 · Minor damage
  > Aircraft struck power lines
- [Accident 20140102000809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140102000809A.md): Bell 206B · Temple, TX · Jan 2, 2014 · N400XL · Substantial damage
  > On January 2, 2014, at approximately 17:00 hours, a Bell 206B, N400XL owned by engemann aviation services LLC and operated by production air services, crashed at Draughon-Miller Central Texas regional airport. VFR flight conditions prevailed and the pilot did…
- [Incident 20130912022649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130912022649I.md): MD Helicopters 369E · Waimea, HI · Sep 12, 2013 · N808JH · Minor damage
  > On September 12, 2013, N808JH was enroute on a 60 minute tour flight that had departed from lihue airport at 0830 HST. The helicopter had just entered the Waimea canyon from the southeast and was heading toward waialai falls at approximately 1500? AGL and at…
- [Accident 20120502009059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120502009059A.md): Bell 206B · Valley Falls, KS · May 2, 2012 · N85RB · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft departed lawrence, KS with one pilot and two passengers on board for the purpose of conducting pipeline patrol operations. According to the pilot's statement, approximately 45 minutes into the flight, the pilot slowed the aircraft to a hover at…
- [Incident 20111103025279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111103025279I.md): Bell 206B · Buckeye, AZ · Nov 3, 2011 · N88HC · Minor damage
  > Airman was operating a part 137 aerial agricultural spray application. These operations are frequently conducted on location with support crew and equipment where fuel and dispersants are loaded between passes during the execution of the mission while the…
- [Accident 20100728041539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100728041539A.md): Bell 206B · St. Olaf, IA · Jul 28, 2010 · N275RA · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was conducting aerial application when it impacted a power line damaging the helicopter. The damage caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable and it crashed into a field. The helicopter received substantial damage and the pilot received minor…
- [Accident 20020706021519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020706021519A.md): Bell 206B · Threerivers, MI · Jul 6, 2002 · N60EA · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On July 6, 2002, at 0945 eastern standard time (EST), Bell 206B, N60EA, piloted by a commercial pilot sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing after liftoff from a residential driveway in three rivers, Michigan. Visual meteorological…
- [Accident 19990909036609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990909036609A.md): Bell 206B · Nekoosa, WI · Sep 9, 1999 · N4010G · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On September 9, 1999, at 1015 central daylight time, a Bell 206B, N4010G, operated and piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Nekoosa, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger reported minor injuries. The 14 CFR…
- [Accident 19980106000159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980106000159A.md): Bell 206B · Savannah, GA · Jan 6, 1998 · N333FC · Substantial damage
  > (.4)The noninstrument-rated pilot stated he received a weather briefing via computer prior to departure. While approaching his destination he was told the airport was under instrument flight rules conditions. He requested and received a special visual flight…
- [Accident 19910708061249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910708061249A.md): Bell 206B · Vero Beach, FL · Jul 8, 1991 · N333FC · Substantial damage
  > Reported forced landing due mechanical and passenger hit cyclic exiting. Mechanic reported damaged by hard landing.
- [Incident 19900401025179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900401025179I.md): Bell 206B · Lamesa, CA · Apr 1, 1990 · N206BH
  > Engine overtemp and power loss. Autoratated to parking lot. Blade on NR3 compressor broke off.
- [Incident 19891212061929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891212061929I.md): Bell 206B · Chicago, IL · Dec 12, 1989 · N5743H · Minor damage
  > Engine started with helicopter on towing wheels. Pilot forgot wheels and tailboom swung hitting a parked vehicle.
- [Accident 19840406016329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840406016329A.md): Bell 206B · Farmington, NM · Apr 6, 1984 · N5743H · Substantial damage
  > Loose b nut on fuel line caused air to enter fuel system and a power loss on takeoff. No time to enter autorotation
- [Incident 19790929049759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790929049759I.md): Bell 206B · New Orleans, LA · Sep 29, 1979 · N59600 · Minor damage
  > Pilot misjudged a practice autorotation, helicopter damaged in hard landing.
- [Incident 19790524027499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790524027499I.md): Bell 206B · Baileysville, WV · May 24, 1979 · N206BH · Minor damage
  > Helicopter struck power lines, then landed in river.
- [Incident 19790311010899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790311010899I.md): Bell 206B · Morgan City, LA · Mar 11, 1979 · N4010G
  > 2 Blades on nr 1 compressor wheel failed. Eng p n 685334, 1st stage compressor wheel p n 6876651.
- [Accident 19780920032991A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780920032991A.md): Bell 206B1 · Morgan City, LA · Sep 20, 1978 · N59600 · Substantial damage
  > Contrary to briefing,started engs prior to other acft's departure
- [Accident 19770127006542A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770127006542A.md): Bell 206A · Lantana, FL · Jan 27, 1977 · N8159J · Minor damage

## 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 ('54178')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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