# FAA incident reports: Bell 206-L4 A list on [Bell 206-L4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206-l4.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20260523009559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260523009559A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Cedar City, UT · May 23, 2026 · N917SU · Destroyed > A helicopter pilot instructor (who was sitting in the right seat) and student flying a Bell 206L-4, with registration number [privacy data omitted], were located at the kcdc (Cedar City) airport, south ramp. Intending to taxi to the helipad via taxiway… - [Accident 20240426004349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240426004349A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Anaconda, MT · Apr 26, 2024 · N988B · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On April 26, 2024, at 0659 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206-L4, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Anaconda, Montana. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a title 14 code of federal regulations part 137 aerial… - [Incident 20230930011289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230930011289I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Huntsville, AL · Sep 30, 2023 · N314AE · No damage > Approximately two minutes after departing Huntsville hospital the crew and pilot of [privacy data omitted], noticed an electrical smoke smell coming through the aircraft vents. Pilot saw a suitable field to her left to land in and decided to do a… - [Incident 20230829017329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230829017329I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Paris, TN · Aug 29, 2023 · N1807 · No damage > On 8-29-2023 the aircrft was repositioned from AE-94 savanna, TN to AE-123 Paris, TN the aircraft landed without incident at 10:00 am CST. The aircraft was removed from service to perform scheduled maintenance ael amt's removed the hub and blade assembly from… - [Accident 20230729016109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230729016109A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Springfield, OH · Jul 29, 2023 · N652HA · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On July 29, 2023, helicopter [privacy data omitted] was performing a 137-agriculture spraying operation on a field south of I70 between e. possum rd and ridge rd. after several east-west passes the helicopter came in contact with high tension power lines that… - [Accident 20230723020759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230723020759A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Caldwell, OH · Jul 23, 2023 · N482TJ · Destroyed > 7/24/2023 Started accident investigation of [privacy data omitted] a Bell 206 L4 helicopter at [privacy data omitted] Caldwell, Ohio. This aircraft is currently operated on a 133/135 and 135 certificate by [privacy data omitted] worland, WY, FAA… - [Accident 20230720008019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230720008019A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Utqiagvik, AK · Jul 20, 2023 · N311MH · Destroyed · 4 fatal > While operating under contract for state of Alaska with three department of natural resources passengers on board, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter operated by maritime helicopter, inc. [privacy data omitted] Crashed into shallow lake itinik approximately 30 miles… - [Accident 20221215013849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221215013849A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Dec 15, 2022 · N414RL · Destroyed > On 12/15/2022 the baton rouge flight standards district office was made aware of an aircraft accident in the ship shoal aera of the Gulf Of Mexico, involving a Bell 206 L4 helicopter owned and operated by broussard, LA based 135 rotorcraft leasing co [privacy… - [Accident 20221207022479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221207022479A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Hurst, TX · Dec 7, 2022 · N2036F · Substantial damage > Pilot entered autorotation in a Bell 206L4 [privacy data omitted] at 1200 feet and maintained a normal glide and flair. A banging noise was herd comming from the rear of the aircraft. Aircraft was shut down immediately. After rotor blades stopped turning both… - [Incident 20220507002699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220507002699I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Little Rock, AR · May 7, 2022 · N114SF · Minor damage > Aircraft incident reported via the roc: Tail: LN114SF - survival flight 135 Type: B407 Time: 0145Z LOC: 5NM west of lrf Pax: 1 Rmk: hit bird, broken copilot windscreen. Made emergency landing into ork. No injuries & patient transported via ground EMS - [Incident 20191124023359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191124023359I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Portland, TN · Nov 24, 2019 · N1821 · No damage > 11/24/2019 At approximately 15:57 CDT aircraft N1821 had engine loss of power and made a precautionary landing in Portland, Tennessee. The pilot stated that the N2/NR started to decrease rapidly. He then auto- rotated, added power, and landed the aircraft… - [Incident 20180114000819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180114000819I.md): Bell BHT-206-L4 · Jan 14, 2018 · N174RL · No damage > Pilot departed SS227, aircraft engine began to surge and yaw, pilot dropped collective and popped the floats, landed in the gom, evac 1 pax, no damage to aircraft upon landing, no injuries. - [Incident 20170906017669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170906017669I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Palm Beach, FL · Sep 6, 2017 · N83U · Minor damage > On 09/06/2017 at about 1521 UTC, aircraft N83U experienced a bird strike at cruise speed while returning to kpbi. Left windscreen was damaged but the aircraft did not suffer any major structural damage. Upon bird strike, pilot reduced speed to 60 knots,… - [Accident 20160818013349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160818013349A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Broussard, LA · Aug 18, 2016 · N7898X · Substantial damage > Aircraft made a landing approach with a heading of 35 degrees to it's intended landing zone. Two practice landing attempts were performed onto a nearby movable dolly with an aproach heading of 360 degrees. On the second attempt the aircraft landed short on… - [Accident 20160406007419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160406007419A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Supai, AZ · Apr 6, 2016 · N73AW · Substantial damage > On April 06, 2016 around 1610 MST, N73AW, BHT-206-L4 impacted the terrain after attempting to land at the hilltop helipad in Supai, Arizona. The helicopter was substantially damaged after the impact. The certified ATP pilot on board sustained minor injuries.… - [Incident 20150708012269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150708012269I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Sacramento, CA · Jul 8, 2015 · N3QY · No damage > Uncommanded shutdown of the engine due to a shorted wire on the "close side" of the fuel shutoff valve seonoid. - [Accident 20150601011989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150601011989A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Dewey, AZ · Jun 1, 2015 · N73AW · Substantial damage > A Bell 206, N73AW, reported engine problems, which caused the aircraft to autorotate in a field near Dewey, AZ., on 6/2/15. The helicopter was owned and operated by air medical services of glendale, AZ. And was being ferried from valle airport, grand canyon… - [Accident 20141231023519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141231023519A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Benson, AZ · Dec 31, 2014 · N57AW · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Helicopter was on a positioning flight from the operator?s main base at geu in glendale AZ to fhu sierra vista municipal airport when it impacted the ground 6.5 miles west of Benson, AZ, and 0.4 miles south of I-10. Initial impact signatures indicated a… - [Accident 20140611007949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140611007949A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Houma, LA · Jun 11, 2014 · N207MY · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Pilot and passenger were traveling from oil platform SS266B to platform ST317-A. While on a straight in approach to the platform, the aircraft began to spin to the right. An eyewitness said the aircraft spun clockwise 8-10 times with debris falling out as it… - [Accident 20130510007049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130510007049A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Ft Worth, TX · May 10, 2013 · N2036F · Substantial damage > Bell helicopter company instructor pilot and customer pilot conducting 180 degree autorotation touchdown training. Customer on the controls allowed airspeed to decrease during descent, flare and touchdown. Instructor attempted to increase aircraft airspeed… - [Incident 20130114001129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130114001129I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Sunrise, FL · Jan 14, 2013 · N401FW · No damage > On Monday, January 14, 2013, [privacy data omitted], pilot in command (PIC), was conducting a patrol flight which originated at marathon airport (mth), monroe county FL. To the ft. lauderdale executive airport (fxe), broward county FL. The aircraft departed… - [Incident 20121119025159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121119025159I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Pflugerville, TX · Nov 19, 2012 · N207MY · Minor damage > The pilot of N207MY, while executing a high hover taxi, backed into a parked a-star helicopter (N79FX) causing minor damage. The pilot stated that he knew that there was an aircraft parked behind him, but was distracted by another helicopter parked to his… - [Accident 20120528009049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120528009049A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Grand Isle, LA · May 28, 2012 · N7077F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On approach to offshore platform helideck pilot hit adjacent drilling rig structure causingdamage to aircraft rotors, loss of tail boom and loss of control. Aircraft fuselage struck edge of helideck during fall became inverted and fell furthur striking the… - [Accident 20110923023089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110923023089A.md): Bell 206B · Seward, AK · Sep 23, 2011 · N204PA · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he was trying to reach his next landing site on the glacier and at first he could see under the overcast. As he progressed out over the glacier the visibility kept getting much worse and he slowed the helicopter to 20KTS and 100' of… - [Accident 20110513011549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110513011549A.md): Bell 206-L4 · Theodore, AL · May 13, 2011 · N266P · Substantial damage > The winds were generally from the south, which due to obstructions meant that the departure would necessarily be to either the sw or se. Each departure direction was used on the two previous departures as the wind gradually shifted from se to sw. The winds… - [Incident 20100712051679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100712051679I.md): Bell 206-L4 · Patterson, LA · Jul 12, 2010 · N523RL · No damage > While on final approach to an offshore platform the pilot reported that he was experiencing a collective pitch control malfunction. The helicopter pilot reported that the collective pitch control movement had no effect. With the torque indication stuck at… - [Accident 20090308005799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090308005799A.md): Bell 206L4 · Moundridge, KS · Mar 8, 2009 · N863H · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On March 8, 2009, approximately 14:25 CST a Bell-206 L-4, N863H, piloted by commercial pilot, was destroyed when it impacted a field approximately 4 miles nw of Moundridge, KS. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at time of accident. Weather… - [Accident 20081211852549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081211852549A.md): Bell 206L4 · Sabine Pass, TX · Dec 11, 2008 · N180AL · Destroyed · 5 fatal > The aircraft departed Sabine Pass island operational heliport with 1 pilot and 4 passengers, en route to rig area, west cameron-157, and crashed at or about 111330Z, approxamately 8 miles se of Sabine Pass from unknown causes. Weather records from beaumont… - [Accident 20081013850829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081013850829A.md): Bell 206L4 · Conroe, TX · Oct 13, 2008 · N6ZV · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On October 13, 2008, at 1109 central daylight time, a Bell 206L-4, N6ZV, was destroyed when the engine lost power and the helicopter struck trees, impacted terrain and experienced a post crash fire in Conroe, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed… - [Incident 20070810017409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070810017409I.md): Bell 206L4 · Lawrenceville, GA · Aug 10, 2007 · N23HX · Minor damage > (-23) During landing on the platform the pilot looked out the door to line up the skids longways on the platform. When the skids contacted the platform the rear cross tube was not fully on the platform and the helicopter tipped backwards and came to rest on… - [Accident 20060125000369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060125000369A.md): Bell 206L4 · Ft Worth, TX · Jan 25, 2006 · N225GH · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft damage during touchdown autorotation due to low rotor RPM. - [Incident 20030701012859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030701012859I.md): Bell 206L4 · Thayne, WY · Jul 1, 2003 · N767H · Minor damage > (-23) While attempting to land at the refuel site the helicopter struck two power lines. One wire broke and pilot hovered rearward out of contact with the second. The aircraft landed safely after sustaining minor damage and no injuries. The incident occurred… - [Incident 20021031037269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021031037269I.md): Bell 206L4 · New Orleans, LA · Oct 31, 2002 · N180AL · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot in command reported that immediately after lift-off from the helipad the helicopter rolled to the left. He applied full right cyclic and rapidly lowered the collective to land as soon as possible. These actions resulted in a level, hard… - [Accident 20020323005429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020323005429A.md): Bell 206L4 · Gomex, EI · Mar 23, 2002 · N7077B · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) During takeoff from an offshore, the aircraft lost control and impacted the water and sank. - [Accident 20010828024609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010828024609A.md): Bell 206L4 · Mesa, AZ · Aug 28, 2001 · N995PM · No damage > (-23) The fuel control was replaced @ sdl (main base or oper) and a maint. Test flt. To the ffz airport. Area was then conducted. The pilot was performing power-recovery autorotations. He entered the "flare" maneuver at 60 mph and at approx. 75-100 ft.(AGL).… - [Accident 20000921015159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000921015159A.md): Bell 206L4 · Atlanta, ID · Sep 21, 2000 · N3310 · No damage > (-23) Helicopter was operating under a forest service contract performing external load work using a belly hook instead of a long line. The helicopter was operating out of a cargo loading area on the Usfs Graham airstrip. After dropping the second load and… - [Accident 19980618014269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980618014269A.md): Bell 206L4 · Hurst, TX · Jun 18, 1998 · N8094L · Substantial damage > Helicopter landed hard and sustained substantial damage. (.4) the flight instructor lost control of the helicopter while demonstrating the technique for recovering from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering over a helipad. After assuming the… - [Incident 19950215011679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950215011679I.md): Bell 206L4 · Venice, LA · Feb 15, 1995 · N7077B > Narrative: during cruise flight, the torque gauge began fluctuating between 70% and 78%, accompanied by a yawing left and right. This occurred at 10- to 15- second intervals until the aircraft was landed successfully. There was no damage and no injury.… - [Accident 19950214003199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950214003199A.md): Bell 206L4 · Intercoastal Ci, LA · Feb 14, 1995 · N172AL · Destroyed · 5 fatal > Departed oil rig for shore ran into IMC. Helicopter not IFR equipped. Impacted water. Was advised IMC en route. - [Accident 19940812021269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940812021269A.md): Bell 206L4 · Whiting, NJ · Aug 12, 1994 · N124NH · Destroyed · 3 fatal > VFR pilot lost control after flying into fog at night. Went inverted and crashed into wooded area. ## 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 ('1182110') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206-l4/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.