Bell 205A-1

FAA incident reports · 36

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Accident 20220907013509ABell BHT-205A-1 · Cougar, WAAs stated by the pilot, aircraft was in a hover approximately 100 feet above the water with water bucket attacked to external long line sitting on the water. While engaged in tipping the bucket over procedure. There was a loss of lift and controlability of…Sep 7, 2022 · N66HJ · Substantial damageIncident 20150814019159IBell 205A-1 · Azusa, CAAircraft was in the California san gabriel mountains engaged in firefighting activities. Aircraft struck communication wires during climb out after filling tanks with snorkel. An uneventful landing was made off sight. No injuries. Minor damage to aircraft.Aug 14, 2015 · N15HX · Minor damageIncident 20120922019379IBell 205A-1 · La Grande, ORThe pilot was dipping water from a remote pond with a bucket on a 100' long line for usfs fire fighting use. During the climb with a full bucket the pilot heard a bang and the aircraft rolled slightly to the rt. The power the engine was developing had been…Sep 22, 2012 · N689H · Minor damageIncident 20120413006569IBell 205A-1 · Hot Springs, VAWhile engaged in fire fighting activities and preparing to fill the water bucket from a pond. The pilot stated that the aircraft began to settle. In preparation for an possible engine problem the pilot applied forward cyclic, and because the external load was…Apr 13, 2012 · N17HX · Minor damageAccident 20110904022379ABell 205A-1 · Tehachapi, CAOn 09/04/2011 at 1445 PDT, N205WW landed hard during an off-field forced landing. The helicopter had a water bucket as an external load. The pilot stated that the engine had lost power. He released the bucket, and performed an auto rotation into a cleared…Sep 4, 2011 · N205WW · Substantial damageAccident 20070723020949ABell 205A1 · Happy Camp, CA(-23) During a firefighting operation for the U.S. Forest service, the helicopter weas transporting supplies for ground crews via a long line. The helicopter came to a high hover to drop off supplies for ground crews in a heavily wooded area. During a high…Jul 23, 2007 · N205BR · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20050722014799IBell 205A1 · Storm Lake, IA(-23) A helicopter operated by summit helicopters, inc. (bhhl) was on a ferry flight when the number 2 hydraulic caution light illuminated. The pilot then began a descent and precautionary landing at Storm Lake, IA (slb). The next day summit helicopters, inc.…Jul 22, 2005 · N2773HAccident 20040811018899ABell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WA(-23) Aircraft was conducting external load operations, delivering pallets of equipment for forest service, under forest service contract. Witnesses reported that tail rotor struck tall snag as pilot was maneuvering to depart area with a light external load…Aug 11, 2004 · N205XP · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20010731021401ABell 205A1 · Jackson, WY(-23) While hovering to pickup a load of water, the main rotor blades was struck by another helicopters water bucket that had arrived at the same pond for water but did not see the hovering helicopter below due to smoke from the nearby forest fire. The impact…Jul 31, 2001 · N205BR · No damageIncident 19990831027279IBell 205A1 · Lydia, TX(-23) Pilot stated he came into dipsite (water pond) with "bambi" bucket on belly hook. He filled bucket on belly hook and had cleared bottom of bucket by about 2 to 5 feet. Aircraft had sudden yaw and engine audio and engine out light activated. Low rotor…Aug 31, 1999 · N205BD · Minor damageAccident 19990102004149ABell 205A1 · Van Nuys, CA(.19) On January 2, 1999, at 2115 hours pacific standard time, a Bell 205A-1, landed hard during a forced landing in rustic canyon, about 7 miles southwest of the Van Nuys, California, airport. The forced landing was precipitated by a loss of engine power…Jan 2, 1999 · N58126 · Substantial damageAccident 19980323004139ABell 205A1 · Los Angeles, CALost tail rotor gear box and tail rotor enroute. Crash landed in autorotation. Found fatigue cracking problem. (.4) during an air ambulance flight in the public-use helicopter, the tail rotor and gearbox separated from the helicopter. The pilot autorotated to…Mar 23, 1998 · N90230 · Destroyed · 4 fatalAccident 19970912026519ABell 205A1 · Sequim, WAHelicopter impacted steep terrain.Sep 12, 1997 · N90HJ · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19960321007459ABell 205A1 · Grove Hill, ALLoud bang as long line bucket fertilizer lifted. Began spin. Impacted tail first. Vertical tail fin had broken off.Mar 21, 1996 · N68HJ · DestroyedAccident 19920803057069ABell 205A1 · Arco, IDPublic use aircraft for us forest service.Aug 3, 1992 · N66HJ · Substantial damageAccident 19900420010419ABell 205A1 · Moncks Corner, SCPillow block bolts failed during heavy external load allowed main rotors to drop on mast. Helicopter fell in trees.Apr 20, 1990 · N67HJ · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19850118000969ABell 205A1 · Newhall, CAFlew into hillside while filming a chase sequence for tv. Sun prevented pilot from seeing terrain.Jan 18, 1985 · N830V · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19840612024259ABell 205A1 · Talkeetna, AKHelicopter experienced intensive vibration. Autorotation was accomplished. 32 inches of rotor blade skin missing.Jun 12, 1984 · N58116 · Substantial damageIncident 19840522049019IBell 205A1 · Raybrook, NYEngine failed on takeoff. Autorotation landing. Preliminary indication nr 1 engine bearing had failed.May 22, 1984 · N2969W · Minor damageAccident 19830905046469ABell 205A1 · Elk Rock, WACrash occurred during autorotation emergency landing after power failure.Sep 5, 1983 · N58034 · DestroyedAccident 19830606025349ABell 205A1 · Randle, WASprague clutch disintegrated after dropping load. Too low for full autorotation. Made upright severe ground impact.Jun 6, 1983 · N98HJ · Substantial damageIncident 19811021077389IBell 205A1 · Intercoastal Ci, LAPilot made emergency landing when engine surged. Cause of malfunction not known.Oct 21, 1981 · N90036 · Minor damageAccident 19800718034829ABell 205A1 · Arcola, TXFront cross tube on helicopter float gear, failed in flight. Aircraft broke up, fell to ground inverted.Jul 18, 1980 · N6207N · DestroyedAccident 19781008043849ABell 205A1 · Kenai, AKFloat equipped. Tail rotor pitch control change chain had 21.5 hours since installation.Oct 8, 1978 · N2215W · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19780113001919ABell Uhibwilco · Castle Rock, WAJan 13, 1978 · N67HJ · Substantial damageAccident 19760913034699ABell 205A1 · Drift River, AKPlt rprtd wind gusting 15K.wind estimated 50-60K aftr accident.Sep 13, 1976 · N58116 · Substantial damageAccident 19760423027679ABell 205A1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LATail boom/fuselage attach fittings failed. Plt & 4 pax not recovered,presumed fatal.Apr 23, 1976 · N8167J · Destroyed · 11 fatalAccident 19750903028549ABell 205A1 · Byron, CAHit pwr pole.Sep 3, 1975 · N2969W · Substantial damageAccident 19741129040479ABell 205A1 · Homerville, GAWhile lifting ext sling load,sling caught on skid. Asymetrical CG caused loss of ctl.Nov 29, 1974 · N59441 · Substantial damageAccident 19741104037229ABell Uhibwilco · Marblemount, WALogging opn,external load.t/r hit tree,separated. Crashed on 60DEG slope.Nov 4, 1974 · N59436 · DestroyedAccident 19741009685179ABell 205A1 · Medfra, AKStruck trees on a mountainside. Indicates pilot made last minute pull up to avoid collision. Found 8 years later.Oct 9, 1974 · N2970W · No damage · 2 fatalAccident 19740721044129ABell Uhibwilco · Umiat, AKT/r silent chain failed.Jul 21, 1974 · N58087 · DestroyedAccident 19730902036279ABell 205A1 · Lester, WAAcft on usfs contract. Density alt 7000FT. Overweight by 1025 lbs. Gusting to 13K.Sep 2, 1973 · N1440W · DestroyedAccident 19730821024039ABell Uhibwilco · Thompson Fls, MTPlt un release 250 gal water in extrnl bucket. Dens alt aprx 7000 ft.Aug 21, 1973 · N2215W · DestroyedAccident 19730724028849ABell 205A1 · Luna, NMExternal sling cable struck & severed t/r blade. Hit on l skid in yaw.Jul 24, 1973 · N83044 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19730123002319ABell 205A1 · Anchorage, AKJan 23, 1973 · N4049G · Substantial damage
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