# FAA incident reports: Rolls-Royce 250-C20B A list on [Rolls-Royce 250-C20B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 79 reports - [Accident 20260716007599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260716007599A.md): Bell 206B · St Joseph, IL · Jul 16, 2026 · N297CA · Destroyed > On July 16, 2026, at approximately 1915 local time, a Bell 206 helicopter was involved in an accident while conducting 14 CFR part 137 agricultural spraying operations in a field in st. Joseph, Illinois. During a spraying pass, the aircraft struck the top… - [Accident 20260514007189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260514007189A.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Twin Falls, ID · May 14, 2026 · N952SF · Destroyed > Pilot was hovering in the grass area and wanted to set down the aircraft before departure. Pilot stated he did not get the collective down properly to prevent dynamic rollover of the helicopter. - [Accident 20260122000529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260122000529A.md): Hughes 369D · North Augusta, SC · Jan 22, 2026 · N105AC · Substantial damage > While performing aerial tree trimming, the pilot received a chip detector light. Started back toward the landing zone when the torque started to decay and engine temps started to climb. Pilot jettisoned the saw rig and looked for a suitable place to land.… - [Incident 20260101001019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260101001019I.md): Hughes 369D · Rogersburg, ID · Jan 1, 2026 · N861MC · Minor damage > Pilot stated that while conducting helicopter game capturing operation the standard procedure is to toe into a sloping hill to drop off door net gunner to complete capture. The pilot decided to put one skid on the side of sloped hill instead, the main rotor… - [Accident 20250727010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250727010329A.md): Bell 206B · Ames, NE · Jul 27, 2025 · N432TV · Substantial damage > The helicopter had completed it’s second aerial application and was returning to the service truck to refill dispensing agent. At some point between the previous landing/refilling cycle and the current approach, the servicing truck had repositioned on the… - [Accident 20250625018389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250625018389A.md): MD Helicopters 369E · Meeker, CO · Jun 25, 2025 · N411WJ · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The private pilot informed his spouse that he was going on a flight to practice autorotations. During the practice, the aircraft was observed via ADS-B tracking to be in a rapid descent. The aircraft struck a known object, causing it to break apart. The… - [Accident 20240911014569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240911014569A.md): Hughes 369D · Canton, MI · Sep 11, 2024 · N8969F · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being flown in support of powerline maintenance work operating from an off airport landing zone and conducting part 133 class b cargo delivery. At approximately 1400 hrs local time, an intermittent and unusual vibration was noted in the… - [Accident 20240720008599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240720008599A.md): Bell 206B · Cornland, IL · Jul 20, 2024 · N26UK · Destroyed > Pilot clipped a power line while spraying in agriculture operations. Time of day was dusk. - [Accident 20240713009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240713009629A.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Cottonwood, AZ · Jul 13, 2024 · N473E · Substantial damage > The second air tour of the day started at 10:15AM. As the pilot approached viewing site he began a slow gradual deceleration and aimed to position the archaeological ruins out the left door so the passenger on the left rear side could take photos. As the… - [Accident 20240220000799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240220000799A.md): Hughes 369D · Kipahulu, HI · Feb 20, 2024 · N690WA · Substantial damage > The pilot picked up a passenger from unimproved site. While on the ground with the helicopter running the passenger secured his gear into the back seat of the helicopter with the seatbelt, then loaded himself into the front of the helicopter. Shortly after… - [Accident 20230805011339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230805011339A.md): Hughes 369D · Elberon, VA · Aug 5, 2023 · N353AH · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed new kent county airport (W96) at 0858EDT and flew to wakefield municipal airport (kakq) landing at 0928EDT. The crew was utilizing kakq as the daily landing zone for conducting airborne spray system operations on power line insulators.… - [Accident 20230730013369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230730013369A.md): Bell 206B · Deloit, IA · Jul 30, 2023 · N231RL · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Whiile on a spray-run, the aircraft struck a powerline. The powerline was wrapped around the main rotor of the aircraft. This caused the aircraft to come to rest in the corn field. - [Accident 20230713008809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230713008809A.md): Hughes 369D · Atchison, KS · Jul 13, 2023 · N533DR · Destroyed > The rotorcraft departed seneca, KS to perform agricultural operations approximately 10 miles north of Atchison, KS. During spray application, the rotorcraft operated under high tension power lines and above a grove of trees. While passing under the power… - [Accident 20221208020979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221208020979A.md): Hughes 369D · La Sal, UT · Dec 8, 2022 · N458HW · Substantial damage > At approximately, 11:15(l), the pilot maneuvered the aircraft close to a steep mountain slope performing a toe-in landing against the steep slope to allow the dwr passengers to perform their work. The pilot reported that while the helicopter was in a stable… - [Accident 20220418002299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220418002299A.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206B · Fowler'S Bluff, FL · Apr 18, 2022 · N919AC · Substantial damage > On April 18/2022, at 12:37PM, while on an aerial application flight in a remote area near Fowler'S Bluff (FL), N919AC, a Bell helicopter 206B, [privacy data omitted] a 14 CFR part 137 agricultural aircraft operator (darlington, IN), experienced a loss of… - [Accident 20211221021329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211221021329A.md): Hughes 369D · Strawberry, AZ · Dec 21, 2021 · N111AD · Substantial damage > On Tuesday, 12/21/2021, at approximately 10:30 MST, N111AD, a 1980 Hughes (MD) model 369D helicopter, serial number 400704D, landed safely after the main rotor blades made contact with a static wire damaging four of five main rotor blades. The helicopter was… - [Incident 20211116020849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211116020849I.md): Hughes 369D · Palm Springs, CA · Nov 16, 2021 · N48MP · Minor damage > On 11/16/2021 an airman was landing in the area of north Palm Springs. The flight was conducted under part 91. The purpose was to track cattle. In the area. Upon his descent the airman stated he checked the area and felt he was clear of all obstacles. During… - [Accident 20210923021959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210923021959A.md): Hiller UH-12E · Bovill, ID · Sep 23, 2021 · N5334V · Substantial damage > The helicopter, operating part 137, was approximately 50' AGL and slowly approaching the loading zone to reload. The pilot felt a jolt then experienced a sudden loss of power. The pilot noticed the torque indicated about 85-90%. The helicopter landed and came… - [Accident 20210906014469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210906014469A.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Delta Junction, AK · Sep 6, 2021 · N125KW · Substantial damage > The landing pad was made of heavy plastic dock panels(approx. 1000# each) made into the shape of an h. As the pilot approached the landing pad, she elected to land inside the "h" on the grass, and not on it. The pilot was conducting a hot loading of a… - [Accident 20201027020999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201027020999A.md): Hughes 369D · Honolulu, HI · Oct 27, 2020 · N58251 · Substantial damage > During external load operation to relocate equipment, engine lost power. Pilot jettisoned load and line but was not able to maintain flight. Aircraft descended into dense trees and crashed on side of ridge. Pilot had to pull fuel shut off and rotate throttle… - [Accident 20200805009889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200805009889A.md): Hughes 369D · Delia, KS · Aug 5, 2020 · N104SU · Substantial damage > On 08/05/2020, at 1745 CDT, a Hughes 369D, N104SU, registered to [privacy data omitted], (5U2L) was conducting airborne vegetation management by sawing trees back from the railroad tracks, and something ( FOD) caught the hanging saw blades, and threw debris… - [Accident 20200502018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200502018599A.md): MD Helicopters 369E · Houston, TX · May 2, 2020 · N8375F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 5/2/2020 at 0205 CDT, N8375F, [privacy data omitted], inc. model 369E, s/n 0586F, registered to the [privacy data omitted], and operated by the [privacy data omitted] (hpd), impacted an apartment complex office building near the intersection of [privacy… - [Incident 20200401002979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401002979I.md): MD MD-369D · Lihue, HI · Apr 1, 2020 · N719KV · Minor damage > Helicopter landed on a helicopter pad, engine was shut-off and blades slightly rotating when a gust wing came and one blade hit the tail boom. Pilot stopped the rotation of rotor by hand to prevent the other blades hitting the tail boom. - [Incident 20191111020999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191111020999I.md): Bell 206B · Titusville, FL · Nov 11, 2019 · N1751 · Minor damage > On November 11, 2019, at approximately 14.30 local time, the flight instructor and student of N1751, a Bell helicopter BHT206-B3, practiced traffic patterns at a training area about 6 miles west of Space Coast Regional Airport, ktix. While the student turned… - [Accident 20190704009189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190704009189A.md): MD Helicopters 369E · Houston, TX · Jul 4, 2019 · N5277F · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to control the helicopter descend speed and the helicopter experienced a hard landing and roll over. - [Accident 20190523005069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190523005069A.md): Bell 206B · Pittsfield, IL · May 23, 2019 · N158H · Substantial damage > On may 23, 2019 at approximately 12:25 central daylight time (CDT), an Bell 206B helicopter, N158H, registered to orlando aircraft sales LLC and operated by a commercial pilot, received substantial damage when it collided with the terrain in a private owned… - [Accident 20190426016859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190426016859A.md): Bell 206B · Oakridge, OR · Apr 26, 2019 · N206JH · Substantial damage > On April 26th, 2019 N206JH, a Bell 206B3, crashed while conducting an agricultural spray operation in clearwater, OR. The aircraft was being operated under CFR part 137 at the time of the accident. The pilot was at the end of a fuel cycle when he observed… - [Accident 20190416003309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190416003309A.md): Bell 206B · Ft Mcdowell, AZ · Apr 16, 2019 · N61PH · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On April 16, 2019, about 05:45 local mountain standard time, a Bell helicopter Textron model 206B, serial number 3282, N61PH, which was certificated under the provisions of 14 CFR section 21.191(a) (research and development) in support of supplemental type… - [Accident 20190305000909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190305000909A.md): Hughes 369D · Talking Rock, GA · Mar 5, 2019 · N89ZC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft was in work profile, carrying an approximately 30 foot long remote powered saw blade. Traveling in an eastern direction, details reviled saw blade assembly struck large wood structure deer stand. Aircraft went into a stall condition, aircraft fell… - [Accident 20180822012109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180822012109A.md): Hughes 369D · Ridgway, PA · Aug 22, 2018 · N89ZC · Minor damage > Pilot and general manager were surveying power lines for storm damage for first energy power company. While operating at approximately 80 feet AGL between two microwave towers, the main rotor blades contacted copper wires resulting in damage to the yellow,… - [Accident 20180808010609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180808010609A.md): Hughes 369D · Honolulu, HI · Aug 8, 2018 · N369MH · Substantial damage > On August 8, 2018, about 0920 hawaii‐aleutian standard time, a Hughes 369D helicopter, N369MH, experienced a significant inflight vibration event, which resulted in the pilot executing an emergencylanding to a school field in Honolulu, Hawaii. The… - [Accident 20180704023669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180704023669A.md): Hughes 369D · Jul 4, 2018 · N8648F · Destroyed · 2 fatal > At approximately 2114 gmt, the helicopter initiated a normal pinnacle type of departure from the vessels helipad with the pilot and one observer on board. The aircraft proceeded to accelerate normally away from the vessel on a routine flight to spot tuna… - [Accident 20180520005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180520005649A.md): Summa 369D · Boutte, LA · May 20, 2018 · N362JS · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft was conducting powerline inspections/maintenance. Aircraft struck powerpole and hit powerlines as it descended to ground. Pilot sustained minor injuries. Engine continued to run once aircraft was on ground. Pilot was not able to shutdown engine… - [Incident 20180508004969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180508004969I.md): Hughes 369D · Lihue, HI · May 8, 2018 · N514PA · Minor damage > N514PA was in the wainaha area assisting in trash removal. The helicopter had departed from Lihue Airport at an estimated time of 9 am for the wainaha area. After performing the necessary work, the piloted headed back to princeville airport to refuel, after… - [Incident 20180429022289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180429022289I.md): Hughes 369D · Newark, OH · Apr 29, 2018 · N175JL · Minor damage > On 4/29/2018, at approximately 11:35 am, pilot in command (PIC} and lineman (seated to the pilot's left on work platform) departed the landing zone, located at coordinates N40.14, W82.31. The crew traveled eastbound on the south side of the power lines for… - [Accident 20180307001519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180307001519A.md): Hughes 369D · Blair, WI · Mar 7, 2018 · N499SL · No damage > On March 7, 2018 a Hughes 369D helicopter, operated by high line helicopters LLC working out of lacrosse Wisconsin, was transporting human external cargo to support power line repair near Blair, Wisconsin. At approximately 1400 local time, at the work site… - [Incident 20171016020029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171016020029I.md): Hughes 369D · Poomau Canyon, HI · Oct 16, 2017 · N514PA · Minor damage > On 10/16/2017 at approximately 0930 Hawaii standard time a helicopter operated by airborne aviation inc., was at approximately 4200 ft. AGL on approach to the NASA site just on the northeast end of Poomau Canyon, kauai and struck a bird on the pilot's upper… - [Accident 20170526006839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170526006839A.md): Bell 206B · Rockville, ID · May 26, 2017 · N24FS · Substantial damage > Pilot was performing 137 operations. Pilot reported a grinding noise and a loud bang, followed by a loss of power. Helicopter descended from 50 feet with a hard landing in a field. Pilot was unable to get out of the helicopter because of a broken lower back.… - [Accident 20160909017019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160909017019A.md): Hughes 369D · Peach Orchard, MO · Sep 9, 2016 · N500TN · Substantial damage > Helicopter was performing part 133 powerline work hovering next to powerlines energized with 161KV. While bonded to one line, another line arced over to the main rotor blades, striking 3 of the 5 blades. The helicopter was able to land without incident but… - [Accident 20160729012629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160729012629A.md): Bell 206B · Yakima, WA · Jul 29, 2016 · N1087N · Substantial damage > N1087N, a 1980 Bell 206B helicopter received substantial damage and subsequently caught on fire destroying the aircraft. The commercially rated pilot received serious injuries involving broken ribs, and was admitted to a local hospital. This flight was… - [Accident 20160326004249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160326004249A.md): Hughes 369D · Jamestown, ND · Mar 26, 2016 · N721RP · Substantial damage > Pilot had a tailrotor ground strike while conducting a practice autorotation. NTSB determined that damage was severe enough to classify as an accident. - [Accident 20151103022389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151103022389A.md): Hughes 369D · Sedro Wooley, WA · Nov 3, 2015 · N510PA · Substantial damage > On November 3, 2015, a Hughes 369D helicopter, N510PA, experienced an engine failure resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the aircraft. The flight was being operated under part 133 by olympic air, inc, gill. The pilot stated that he was… - [Accident 20151102018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151102018019A.md): Bell 206B · Wilimina, OR · Nov 2, 2015 · N22743 · Substantial damage > At approximately 2:05 PST, pilot departed the fueling station and proceeded to conduct 133 operations (christmas tree slinging). At around 2:25, on the way to the landing area after dropping a load of trees, the pilot experienced a reduction of power. He… - [Accident 20140729012839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140729012839A.md): Hughes 369D · West Liberty, OH · Jul 29, 2014 · N89ZC · Substantial damage > Description of event and comments with recommendation(s) (1) Description of event. July 29, 2014; pilot was conducting vegetation cutting activities using a large power saw suspended below a HU-369-D helicopter. At or about 16:45 hours local time; the… - [Accident 20140726020539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140726020539A.md): Bell 206B · Lincoln, NE · Jul 26, 2014 · N240SJ · Substantial damage > The aircraft was spraying at 16-18 feet AGL at a speed of approximately 80MPH. Sudden loss of power, autorotation, and landed on a nearby soy bean field. During the landing on the berm, the aircraft settled on the backside and broke the tailboom. No injuries. - [Accident 20130805016129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130805016129A.md): Hughes 369D · Delta Junction, AK · Aug 5, 2013 · N134SH · Substantial damage > The pilot was conducting a 14 CFR part 133 class c operation when the engine on the helicopter abruptly stopped. The pilot had to autorotate into the trees. The aircraft sustained significant damage due to the hard landing. - [Accident 20130523011509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130523011509A.md): Bell 206B · Chesterfield, MO · May 23, 2013 · N297CA · Substantial damage > On may 23, 2013 at approximately 2100 hrs. The flight instructor was acting as the pilot in command of helicopter N297CA, a Bell helicopter BHT-206B, s/n 1453. The flight instructor stated that while demonstrating a take off procedure to pilot under training.… - [Accident 20130420005949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130420005949A.md): Bell 206B3 · Wells, NV · Apr 20, 2013 · N4237M · Substantial damage > On 4/20/2013 at 10:40 a.m., helicopter N4237M, a Bell 206B3, struck a 8-10 foot bush with the tail rotor. This resulted in significant vibrations. The pilot elected to land without power to the nearest landing area. The landing was completed with no… - [Accident 20130211001189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130211001189A.md): Bell 206B · Albuquerque, NM · Feb 11, 2013 · N360AW · Substantial damage > Pilot stated engine shut down during flight at low altitude and low airspeed. Pilot entered autorotation to available cleared area in mountainous terrain. Due to low rotor RPM, aircraft landed hard, main rotor blades struck tail boom and aircraft rolled over - [Accident 20130102000019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130102000019A.md): Bell 206 · Mcfarland, CA · Jan 2, 2013 · N828AC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > While returning from a crop frost control flight, aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a farm field appox 4.12 miles from the delano muni airport. Aircraft was destroyed by post-impact fire and pilot injuries were fatal. 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