Bell 205A-1
NTSB investigations · 35
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181414')
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181414')
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NTSB WPR22LA339Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Cougar, WAThe helicopter’s encounter with downdrafts during a low-altitude hovering maneuver while dipping for water.NTSB WPR11GA431Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 205 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inability to adequately execute an emergency autorotation due to the flight's low altitude during external load operations, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a torsionally overstressed tachometer shaft, which sent…NTSB LAX07TA227Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 205 A1++ · Happy Camp, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees during a long-line operation. Contributing factors were the Forest Service's inadequate communication between crews, failure to properly assess the safety of the intended drop zone, reduced visibility…NTSB SEA04TA158Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snag while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. Factors were the smoke jumper's misjudgment of the tree heights in the area, which resulted in the use of too short a long line, and…NTSB DEN01TA134Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Jackson, WYthe Bell 212 helicopter pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB LAX99TA066Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Van Nuys, CAA loss of engine power due to an undetermined component failure in the second stage power turbine nozzle area. Factors in the accident were the mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain and the dark night lighting conditions which precluded the pilot from…NTSB LAX98GA127Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Los Angeles, CAAn excessive bending load applied to the tail rotor blade assembly of an undetermined origin which produced a fatigue crack, the separation of the assembly, and a forced landing. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing, the…NTSB LAX97GA325Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Sequim, WAthe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions in mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Grove Hill, ALfatigue failure of the vertical fin forward spar in an area that was not accessible to inspection. A factor relating to the accident was: guidance for inspection of the area (where the fatigue occurred) was insufficiently defined by the manufacturer.NTSB SEA92T#A04Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 205A-1 · Arco, IDNTSB ATL90FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Moncks Corner, SCThe in-flight separation of the main rotor because of the failure of a pillow block bolt, and the failure of the operator/repair station to follow the overhaul procedures.NTSB LAX85FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Newhall, CAThis helicopter collided with hilly terrain while circling at a low altitude. It was following another helicopter in a clockwise circular pattern at the time, and being filmed for the t.v. series 'air wolf'. One witness observed the helicopter decending in…NTSB ANC84LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Talkeetna, AKThe plt had just picked up an external 'sling' load of 2700 lbs of back-fill in a cement bucket. At 900 ft AGL the acft started a vertical vibration. As collective was bottomed a large piece of one main rotor blade separated. The plt said he jettisoned the…NTSB SEA83FA198Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Elk Rock, WAThe acft was climbing thru about 800 ft AGL, when the plt noted a severe shudder & vibration. He lowered the collective, then noticed that the N2 & rotor RPM were pegged at 110%. As he reapplied the collective to stop the overspeed, he noted a loss of thrust…NTSB SEA83LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Near Randle, WAThe acft was engaged in log slinging operations and had just released a load and initiated a climb away from the site when according to the pilot the engine started to spool down, although the pilot was able return to the log-landingarea there was…NTSB LAX82FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 205A-1 · Fremont, CANTSB FTW80FA100Accident · 13 fatalClosedBell 205A-1 · Houma, LANTSB FTW80FA093Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 205A-1 · Arcola, TXNTSB ANC79FA002Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 205A-1 · Kenai, AKNTSB UNK78X0132Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 205A · Dennison, CanadaNTSB SEA78FYE05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 205A-1 · Castle Rock, WANTSB ANC76AA132Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 205A-1 · Drift River, AKNTSB FTW76AF087Accident · 12 fatalClosedBell 205-A1 · Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)NTSB SEA76OS004Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 205A-1 · Celtiberia, PeruNTSB OAK7LDVD10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 205A-1 · Byron, CANTSB MIA75DKG49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 205A1 · Homerville, GANTSB SEA75FYE24Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 205-A1 · Marblemount, WANTSB ANC75AA035Accident · 3 fatalClosedBell 205A · Medfra, AKNTSB ANC75AA006Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 205A-1 · Umiat, AKNTSB SEA74DYE09Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 205-A1 · Lester, WANTSB SEA74FTI08Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 205-A1 · Thompson Fls, MTNTSB DEN74AD003Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 205A-1 · Luna, NMNTSB ANC73AA038Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 205A · Anchorage, AKNTSB LAX73AL008Accident · 6 fatalClosedBell 205-A1 · Ojai, CANTSB FTW72AF081Accident · 11 fatalClosedBell 205A-1 · Dulac, LA
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