# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB WPR26LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA199.md): Bell 206-L4 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2026 · N917SU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control while manipulating the engine governor reference rpm adjustment during hover operations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA25MA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25MA171.md): Bell 206L-4 · Jersey City, NJ · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2025 · N216MH · Destroyed
  > On April 10, 2025, about 1515 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, N216MH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Jersey City, New Jersey. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR24FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA132.md): Bell 206-L4 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 26, 2024 · N988B · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of cooling oil to the turbine-to-compressor coupling shaft and subsequent fracture of the shaft at an altitude too low for the pilot to complete a successful autorotation. Contributing to the accident was carbon…
- [NTSB ERA23FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA317.md): Bell 206-L4 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 29, 2023 · N652HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of powerlines during an agricultural spraying operation.
- [NTSB ERA23LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA309.md): Bell 206-L4 · Caldwell, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2023 · N482TJ · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter’s uncontrolled vertical descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC23FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA056.md): Bell 206-L4 · Wainwright, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 20, 2023 · N311MH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude over a large body of water toward featureless terrain, which resulted in a loss of visual clues and controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA064.md): Bell 206-L4 · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N414RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper takeoff technique that allowed the helicopter skid to drift into a helideck light, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR23LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA059.md): Bell 206-L4 · Ft Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2022 · N2036F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident, was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB GAA19CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA209.md): Bell 206 · Big Pine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2019 · N173MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while it was being reloaded with the rotors turning in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a rotor strike with ground equipment.
- [NTSB GAA16CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA439.md): Bell 206 L4 · Broussard, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2016 · N7898X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the helicopter sliding off the aft end of the transport dolly.
- [NTSB GAA16CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA179.md): Bell 206 · Supai, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2016 · N73AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snagging on a ridgeline, a loss of lateral control, and a rollover.
- [NTSB WPR15LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA177.md): Bell 206 L4 · Dewey, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N73AW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted from a fractured separator.
- [NTSB WPR15FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA072.md): Bell 206 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2015 · N57AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, during which he failed to identify forecasted…
- [NTSB WPR14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA374.md): Bell 206 · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N64AW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to loose “B” nut fittings and a bent tube as a result of maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the nuts during the most recent inspection.
- [NTSB CEN14FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA286.md): Bell 206 L4 · South Timbalier Platform · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2014 · N207MY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN13CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA276.md): Bell 206-L4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N2036F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA321.md): Bell 206-L4 · (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2012 · N7077F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while landing on an obstructed helipad, which resulted in a collision and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the helipad owner to mark the helipad closed and the failure…
- [NTSB ANC11TA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11TA110.md): Bell 206 B3 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N204PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during hover in deteriorating weather and flat light conditions, which resulted in a tail rotor strike.
- [NTSB ERA11LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA297.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mobile Block 114CC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N266P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the helicopter with a left, quartering headwind, resulting in conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN10IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA397.md): Bell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N523RL · Minor damage
  > Improper reassembly of the collective flight controls by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were inadequate postmaintenance examinations by maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspections by two pilots.
- [NTSB CEN09FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA193.md): Bell 206-L4 · Moundridge, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N863H · Substantial damage
  > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA086.md): Bell 206L-4 · Sabine Pass, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2008 · N180AL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA012.md): Bell 206 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N6ZV · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA058.md): Bell 206L-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2006 · N225GH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain main rotor RPM and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW02FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA099.md): Bell 206L-4 · Eugene Isld 188 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N7077B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to remove the left front tie down.
- [NTSB LAX01LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA292.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N995PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper autorotation in that he failed to attain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and subsequent airframe damage. A factor was the high temperature.
- [NTSB SEA00TA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00TA182.md): Bell 206-L4 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N3310 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object. Trees and inadequate ground communications were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA274.md): Bell 206L4 · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N8094L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to increase the engine RPM while hovering. Factors were the prevailing high winds and the instructor's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW95FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA116.md): Bell 206L-4 · East Cameron · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1995 · N172AL · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB BFO94FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA135.md): Bell 206L-4 · Whiting, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N124NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('1182110')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206-l4/ntsb

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