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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1181502

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
206
Registry code
1181502
Registered
16 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
99 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH2SW
Holder
Bell Textron Canada Limited

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 5

1975Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1978In forceSuperseded2026
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181502'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 16

N187NDLone Star Helicopters LLC · Lago Vista, TXBuilt 1987 · S/N 3985N19WGCorpat Inc · Missoula, MTS/N 162821N259ARAllied Response Inc · Copperas Cove, TXS/N 162061
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 542

STC SA00018SEFabrication of interchangeable float attachment gear parts.Aerocet IncSTC SA00044IBInstallation of Model MTV-5-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR220-54( ) 5-blade hydraulically actuatedMT- Propeller Entwicklung GmbHSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments
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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR13FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Delano, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in low visibility, dark night conditions.Jan 2, 2013 · N828AC · DestroyedNTSB ATL04LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while lifting off a dolly to a hover. This resulted in the tail rotor blades and main rotor blades colliding with the ground and subsequent roll over.Feb 21, 2004 · N35Q · Substantial damage
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  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 ('1181502')
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FAA incident reports · 2

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20130102000019ABell 206 · Mcfarland, CAWhile 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.Jan 2, 2013 · N828AC · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20040221030369ABell 206BELL · Locust Grove, GA(-23) Examination of the crash site was conducted on February 22, 2004. The pilot stated he was attempting to reposition the helicopter on a dolly in order to move it into his hangar. He had just returned from a VFR flight from andrews north carolina. The…Feb 21, 2004 · N35Q · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Cessna 20655 registered aircraftRegistry code 2073302Bell/Sparks 2060 registered aircraftRegistry code 1181523
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