# FAA incident reports: Bell 205A-1 A list on [Bell 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20220907013509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220907013509A.md): Bell BHT-205A-1 · Cougar, WA · Sep 7, 2022 · N66HJ · Substantial damage > As 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… - [Incident 20150814019159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150814019159I.md): Bell 205A-1 · Azusa, CA · Aug 14, 2015 · N15HX · Minor damage > Aircraft 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. - [Incident 20120922019379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120922019379I.md): Bell 205A-1 · La Grande, OR · Sep 22, 2012 · N689H · Minor damage > The 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… - [Incident 20120413006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006569I.md): Bell 205A-1 · Hot Springs, VA · Apr 13, 2012 · N17HX · Minor damage > While 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… - [Accident 20110904022379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110904022379A.md): Bell 205A-1 · Tehachapi, CA · Sep 4, 2011 · N205WW · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20070723020949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070723020949A.md): Bell 205A1 · Happy Camp, CA · Jul 23, 2007 · N205BR · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-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… - [Incident 20050722014799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050722014799I.md): Bell 205A1 · Storm Lake, IA · Jul 22, 2005 · N2773H > (-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.… - [Accident 20040811018899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040811018899A.md): Bell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WA · Aug 11, 2004 · N205XP · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-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… - [Accident 20010731021401A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731021401A.md): Bell 205A1 · Jackson, WY · Jul 31, 2001 · N205BR · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 19990831027279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990831027279I.md): Bell 205A1 · Lydia, TX · Aug 31, 1999 · N205BD · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 19990102004149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990102004149A.md): Bell 205A1 · Van Nuys, CA · Jan 2, 1999 · N58126 · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Accident 19980323004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980323004139A.md): Bell 205A1 · Los Angeles, CA · Mar 23, 1998 · N90230 · Destroyed · 4 fatal > Lost 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… - [Accident 19970912026519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970912026519A.md): Bell 205A1 · Sequim, WA · Sep 12, 1997 · N90HJ · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Helicopter impacted steep terrain. - [Accident 19960321007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960321007459A.md): Bell 205A1 · Grove Hill, AL · Mar 21, 1996 · N68HJ · Destroyed > Loud bang as long line bucket fertilizer lifted. Began spin. Impacted tail first. Vertical tail fin had broken off. - [Accident 19920803057069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920803057069A.md): Bell 205A1 · Arco, ID · Aug 3, 1992 · N66HJ · Substantial damage > Public use aircraft for us forest service. - [Accident 19900420010419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900420010419A.md): Bell 205A1 · Moncks Corner, SC · Apr 20, 1990 · N67HJ · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pillow block bolts failed during heavy external load allowed main rotors to drop on mast. Helicopter fell in trees. - [Accident 19850118000969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850118000969A.md): Bell 205A1 · Newhall, CA · Jan 18, 1985 · N830V · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Flew into hillside while filming a chase sequence for tv. Sun prevented pilot from seeing terrain. - [Accident 19840612024259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840612024259A.md): Bell 205A1 · Talkeetna, AK · Jun 12, 1984 · N58116 · Substantial damage > Helicopter experienced intensive vibration. Autorotation was accomplished. 32 inches of rotor blade skin missing. - [Incident 19840522049019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840522049019I.md): Bell 205A1 · Raybrook, NY · May 22, 1984 · N2969W · Minor damage > Engine failed on takeoff. Autorotation landing. Preliminary indication nr 1 engine bearing had failed. - [Accident 19830905046469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830905046469A.md): Bell 205A1 · Elk Rock, WA · Sep 5, 1983 · N58034 · Destroyed > Crash occurred during autorotation emergency landing after power failure. - [Accident 19830606025349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830606025349A.md): Bell 205A1 · Randle, WA · Jun 6, 1983 · N98HJ · Substantial damage > Sprague clutch disintegrated after dropping load. Too low for full autorotation. Made upright severe ground impact. - [Incident 19811021077389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811021077389I.md): Bell 205A1 · Intercoastal Ci, LA · Oct 21, 1981 · N90036 · Minor damage > Pilot made emergency landing when engine surged. Cause of malfunction not known. - [Accident 19800718034829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800718034829A.md): Bell 205A1 · Arcola, TX · Jul 18, 1980 · N6207N · Destroyed > Front cross tube on helicopter float gear, failed in flight. Aircraft broke up, fell to ground inverted. - [Accident 19781008043849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781008043849A.md): Bell 205A1 · Kenai, AK · Oct 8, 1978 · N2215W · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Float equipped. Tail rotor pitch control change chain had 21.5 hours since installation. - [Accident 19780113001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780113001919A.md): Bell Uhibwilco · Castle Rock, WA · Jan 13, 1978 · N67HJ · Substantial damage - [Accident 19760913034699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760913034699A.md): Bell 205A1 · Drift River, AK · Sep 13, 1976 · N58116 · Substantial damage > Plt rprtd wind gusting 15K.wind estimated 50-60K aftr accident. - [Accident 19760423027679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760423027679A.md): Bell 205A1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Apr 23, 1976 · N8167J · Destroyed · 11 fatal > Tail boom/fuselage attach fittings failed. Plt & 4 pax not recovered,presumed fatal. - [Accident 19750903028549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750903028549A.md): Bell 205A1 · Byron, CA · Sep 3, 1975 · N2969W · Substantial damage > Hit pwr pole. - [Accident 19741129040479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741129040479A.md): Bell 205A1 · Homerville, GA · Nov 29, 1974 · N59441 · Substantial damage > While lifting ext sling load,sling caught on skid. Asymetrical CG caused loss of ctl. - [Accident 19741104037229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741104037229A.md): Bell Uhibwilco · Marblemount, WA · Nov 4, 1974 · N59436 · Destroyed > Logging opn,external load.t/r hit tree,separated. Crashed on 60DEG slope. - [Accident 19741009685179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741009685179A.md): Bell 205A1 · Medfra, AK · Oct 9, 1974 · N2970W · No damage · 2 fatal > Struck trees on a mountainside. Indicates pilot made last minute pull up to avoid collision. Found 8 years later. - [Accident 19740721044129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740721044129A.md): Bell Uhibwilco · Umiat, AK · Jul 21, 1974 · N58087 · Destroyed > T/r silent chain failed. - [Accident 19730902036279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730902036279A.md): Bell 205A1 · Lester, WA · Sep 2, 1973 · N1440W · Destroyed > Acft on usfs contract. Density alt 7000FT. Overweight by 1025 lbs. Gusting to 13K. - [Accident 19730821024039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730821024039A.md): Bell Uhibwilco · Thompson Fls, MT · Aug 21, 1973 · N2215W · Destroyed > Plt un release 250 gal water in extrnl bucket. Dens alt aprx 7000 ft. - [Accident 19730724028849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730724028849A.md): Bell 205A1 · Luna, NM · Jul 24, 1973 · N83044 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > External sling cable struck & severed t/r blade. Hit on l skid in yaw. - [Accident 19730123002319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730123002319A.md): Bell 205A1 · Anchorage, AK · Jan 23, 1973 · N4049G · Substantial 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 aircraft_model_code IN ('1181414') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1/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.