# Bell 206A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181508 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 206A - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 112 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Bell Textron Canada Limited - Registered aircraft: 23 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024 - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2023-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-06-05): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective May 19, 2023 - [AD 2022-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-04): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A) and 6 more. Effective Dec 23, 2022 - [AD 2021-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-01): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Shoulder harness restraint system (Bell Helicopter Textron STC SH2073SO or SH2751SO). Effective Oct 13, 2021 - [AD 2021-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-06): Tail Rotor Drive · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 27, 2021 - [AD 2019-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-08-10): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 4 more. Effective Jun 24, 2019 - [AD 2018-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-17): Air Conditioning System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters 206A, 206B, 206L and 13 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019 - [AD 2017-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-05-04): Tension Torsion Strap · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Mar 17, 2017 - [AD 2013-22-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-21): Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kits (Dart Aerospace ULC STC SR01535LA). Effective Dec 13, 2013 - [AD 2013-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-06): Main Rotor Control · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Oct 17, 2013 - [AD 2013-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-03): Ignition Power Supply · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B and 206L. Effective Oct 11, 2013 - [AD 2012-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-12-11): Engine EFT/TOT Indicating System · Supplemental lighting system (Aviation Specialties Unlimited STC SR01383SE). Effective Jul 24, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-01): Liferafts · Agusta AB412, AB412 EP, 206A and 23 more. Effective Jan 17, 2012 - [AD 2010-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-26-51): Tail rotor blade · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Mar 25, 2011 - [AD 2009-07-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-52): Cyclic control lever assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 7 more. Effective May 1, 2009 - [AD 2008-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-03): Tailboom attachment · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2007-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-25-07): Fin support · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A and 206B. Effective Jan 14, 2008 - [AD 2007-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-23-17): Main rotor latch bolts · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A and 206B. Effective Dec 6, 2007 - [AD 2007-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-22-01): Spindle · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A and 206B. Effective Nov 6, 2007 - [AD 2007-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-06): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Feb 13, 2007 - [AD 2005-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-03): Tail rotor blade (blade) root doublers (doublers) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Nov 21, 2005 - [AD 2005-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-16-04): High forward crosstube · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A and 206B with STC SH1392SO. Effective Sep 12, 2005 - [AD 2003-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-14): Chip detector · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Aug 12, 2003 - [AD 2002-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-05): Rescue hoists · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 31 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002 - [AD 81-18-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-01-R1): Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 3 more. Effective Jan 15, 2002 - [AD 2001-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-03): Raised Forging Boss · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Mar 9, 2001 - [AD 96-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-06-04): Driveshaft Assembly Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 1 more. Effective Apr 25, 1996 - [AD 95-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-11-14): Crosstubes · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Jun 30, 1995 - [AD 95-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-06): Fuel Valve Switch · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Jun 8, 1995 - [AD 94-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-24-11): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1995 - [AD 94-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-20-03): Main Rotor Hub Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206B-1 and 4 more. Effective Oct 11, 1994 - [AD 94-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-02): Swashplate Support Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Sep 28, 1994 - [AD 94-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-15-07): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 1994 - [AD 92-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-09-07): Vertical Fin Supports · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 1 more. Effective Jun 29, 1992 - [AD 92-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-06-12): Transmission Failure · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Apr 13, 1992 - [AD 92-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-05): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Feb 5, 1992 - [AD 90-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-21-03): Tail Rotor Blade Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Aug 14, 1991 - [AD 91-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-03-12): Emergency Float Bags · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Feb 28, 1991 - [AD 89-10-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-10-11-R1): Rfm Limitations · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A and 206B. Effective Jul 31, 1989 - [AD 88-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-23-03): Tail Rotor Yoke Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206B-1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 25, 1989 - [AD 78-11-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-02-R1): Rotor Blade Straps · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Dec 15, 1988 - [AD 87-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-11): Main Rotor Mast Assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Aug 8, 1988 - [AD 86-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-01): T/R Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B and 206L. Effective Dec 15, 1986 - [AD 85-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-26-06): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Jan 31, 1986 - [AD 85-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-01): Cyclic Control Stick · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Dec 30, 1985 - [AD 80-18-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-18-04-R1): Main Rotor Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 3 more. Effective Nov 24, 1980 - [AD 80-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-05): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 2 more. Effective Sep 10, 1980 - [AD 80-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-08-04): Auxiliary Fuel System · Chadwick C-20 auxiliary fuel system (Phoenix Air-Atlanta STC SH129WE or SH139WE). Effective Apr 17, 1980 - [AD 79-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-01): External Load Carrying Devices · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A and 206B with STC SH474AL or SH515AL. Effective May 14, 1979 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 and 7 more. Effective Jan 27, 2022 - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 - [AD 2013-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-13) (historical): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B and 206L. Effective Dec 10, 2013 - [AD 2009-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-03) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Apr 24, 2009 - [AD 2009-07-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-51) (historical): Lever assembly bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 7 more - [AD 2007-19-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-52) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Dec 5, 2007 - [AD 2004-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-08) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 2004 - [AD 81-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-01) (historical): Main Rotor Trunnions · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 3 more. Effective Sep 22, 1981 All 91: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206a/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (7) - [SAIB SW-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-02): Loss of Hardware Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Couplings. Issued Nov 2, 2017 - [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012 - [SAIB SW-10-42R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-42R1): Emergency Float Kits. Issued Aug 11, 2010 - [SAIB SW-10-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-42) (historical): Emergency Float Kits. Issued Aug 5, 2010 - [SAIB SW-08-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-42): Emergency Float with Liferaft Kits (kits). Issued Aug 27, 2008 - [SAIB SW-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-24): . Issued Dec 22, 2004 - [SAIB SW-04-92](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-92): . Issued Sep 30, 2004 ## Registered aircraft (23) - [N103NJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103NJ): [Usda Forest Service Fepp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FEPP), [Trenton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Trenton), built 1969, S/N 361 - [N106ZZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106ZZ): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1970, S/N 508 - [N121BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121BT): [206 Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/206%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Spanish Fork, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Spanish%20Fork), S/N 395 - [N123NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123NC): [North Carolina State Highway Patrol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20CAROLINA%20STATE%20HIGHWAY%20PATROL), [Cary, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cary), built 1971, S/N 610 - [N123RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123RJ): [R J Corman Railroad Co/Bardstown Line](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20J%20CORMAN%20RAILROAD%20CO%2FBARDSTOWN%20LINE), [Nicholasville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Nicholasville), built 1968, S/N 148 - [N1368X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1368X): [Linscott Jeffrey R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINSCOTT%20JEFFREY%20R), [Boring, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Boring), built 1967, S/N 7 - [N1431W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1431W): [C-Pan Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C-PAN%20AERO%20LLC), [Stratford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Stratford), built 1969, S/N 374 - [N204AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204AV): [San Juan Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAN%20JUAN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1969, S/N 158 - [N206KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206KR): [Handy Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANDY%20AIR%20INC), [Douglas, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Douglas), built 1969, S/N 437 - [N206WC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206WC): [Ruckle Kelby J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUCKLE%20KELBY%20J), [Whittemore, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Whittemore), built 1969, S/N 345 - [N206YY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206YY): [Mshr Helicopter Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MSHR%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Chehalis, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Chehalis), built 1968, S/N 132 - [N2239W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2239W): [Bodner Jessica Kay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BODNER%20JESSICA%20KAY), [Emigrant, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Emigrant), built 1969, S/N 461 - [N321AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321AW): [Bolin William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLIN%20WILLIAM%20E), [Smithville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Smithville), built 1967, S/N 82 - [N392M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N392M): [Usda Forest Service Fepp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FEPP), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1969, S/N 362 - [N4013G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4013G): S/N 171 - [N4042G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4042G): [Klein Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLEIN%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Lawrenceville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lawrenceville), S/N 242 - [N4067G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4067G): [Diamond Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIAMOND%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1968, S/N 226 - [N504EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N504EH): [West Valley Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1967, S/N 19 - [N555SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555SJ): [Apex59 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APEX59%20LLC), [Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Paul), built 1968, S/N 308 - [N7161J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7161J): [Global Overhaul Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOBAL%20OVERHAUL%20INC), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), S/N 135 - [N7963J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7963J): [San Juan Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAN%20JUAN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1971, S/N 685 - [N8155J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8155J): [Aircraft Trustee Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20TRUSTEE%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1970, S/N 547 - [N911AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911AF): [Marion County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARION%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), S/N 72-21347 ## STCs approved for it (423, first 50) - [STC SA00475SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00475SE): Replacement of the original land gear skid tubes and saddles with DART Aerospace Model D206-642 skid tubes and saddles.. Dart Aerospace USA Inc. - [STC SA00500SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00500SE): Installation of DART Heli-Access-Steps on the skid landing gear cross tubes.. Dart Aerospace USA Inc. - [STC SA00680SE (2 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(2%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA00944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00944CH): Replace Janitrol combustion heater Model 81D94-X (XX) with C&D Associates combustion heater Model CD25K, CD35K, and CD45K. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA116WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA116WE): Installation of Nightsun SX-16C Searchlight.. Spectrolab, Inc - [STC SA1609SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1609SO): Installation of a spacer block assembly on helicopters equipped with high skid gear. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA244NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA244NW): Installation of HE-206-010 bleed air heater system.. Flippo J E - [STC SA2511CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2511CE): Installation of Phoenix Aerospace, Inc. (PAI) Model VR-1010-24-1A or Model VR-1010-24-2A silicon, solid-state, DC voltage regulator units.. Phoenix Aerospace, Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA2844CE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2844CE%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of a plastic cap enclosure over the anti-collision strobe light system.. Air Transport Inc - [STC SA4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (47G-5 WITH 12 VOLT SYSTEM). Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA848NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA848NW): Fabrication and installation of Simplex 4900 spray tank system.. Simplex Manufacturing Co - [STC SA86GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA86GL): Installation of Marathon CA1700 nickel cadmium storage battery.. Aero Quality Sales Co, Inc - [STC SH1008NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1008NE): Installation of nose mounted camera pod 104/12 Wescam or 116 series Wescam or Model 12 Series Wescam.. 1592686 Ontario Inc - [STC SH1018EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1018EA): Installation of Casey shroud type heater.. Rilpa Enterprises, Ltd - [STC SH1031NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1031NE): Installation of utility equipment kit, consisting of Sling Mirror(s), bear paws and maintenance steps.. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SH1032GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1032GL): Install SMR Technologies/BF Goodrich Emergency Float Assemblies, P/N 7MA1042-1, 7MA1043-1, and 7MA1044-1.. SMR Technologies - [STC SH1057NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1057NE): Installation of Kwik float emergency flotation system.. Dart Aero Accessories, Inc - [STC SH1062SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1062SO): Installation of fuel tank filler extension (increased fuel capacity).. Thoroughbred Helicopter Service Inc - [STC SH10CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH10CE): Install Hoskins Twilighter Mk II supplementary lighting system consisting of P/N 60-0032-31 power supply and two Model 2(P/N 30-0021-11) lights.. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC SH1125EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1125EA): Installation of Aircraft Parts Corp. starter-generator, P/N 150SG111Q, 150SG117Q, 150SG121Q.. Shurka Aerospace Inc - [STC SH1134SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1134SO): Installation of one-piece entrance step.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1147SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1147SO): Installation of baggage floor protector.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1148EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1148EA): Installation of a modified Lear-Siegler starter-generator, P/N 23032-010.. Shurka Aerospace Inc - [STC SH1148SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1148SO): Installation of a raingutter. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1152NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1152NW): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC - [STC SH1163SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1163SO): Installation of an entrance step on high skid gear with emergency floatation system (pop-outs).. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1164SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1164SW): Installation of dual battery system using the ship's original battery and one installed by Bell Service Instructions and Qualitron Aero.. Tiger Air Svc Center, Inc - [STC SH117WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH117WE): Installation of cargo rack on one side or on both sides of skid gear.. USDA Forest Service - [STC SH1214EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1214EA): Installation of Field Aviation moveable window panel(s) in aft door(s) only.. Eagle Reach, Inc - [STC SH1216EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1216EA): Installation of Wescam camera pod.. 1592686 Ontario Inc - [STC SH122WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH122WE): Installation of Freon air conditioning system.. Parker Hannifin Corp - Airborne Division - [STC SH1244SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1244SO): Fabrication and installation of camera mount and photographer's seat.. Ephraim Nowak - [STC SH124NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH124NW): Installation of Simplex 2700 and2700A spray system tank assembly.. Simplex Manufacturing Co - [STC SH1250EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1250EA): Installation of 'zapper' electric chip detector system.. Vickers Inc - [STC SH1269SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1269SO): Installation of safety step.. Vanic, Inc - [STC SH126WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH126WE): Installation of cartridge boost electrical starter system.. Talley Industries, Inc - [STC SH1281SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1281SO): Installation of a maintenance step.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1282SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1282SO): Installation of a preflight step/access handle.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1286SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1286SO): Installation of a cargo frame assembly. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1312SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1312SO): Installation of nightscanner belly mounted searchlight.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1321SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1321SO): Installation of a sunvisor kit in cockpit of helicopters.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1322SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1322SO): Manufacture of aluminum entrance step in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. KR-175, Revision E , dated July 8, 1982, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Installation Instructions listed therein on helicopters equipped with high skid gear.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH1385SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1385SO): Installation of a cargo viewing mirror on Bell helicopters in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report KR-198, Revision A , dated July 6, 1982, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SH138WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH138WE): Installation of Chadwick cargo rack C-72.. Isolair All 423: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206a/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (124, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR25LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA078), Jan 14, 2025: Bell 206A (N6255N), Lemoore, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB ERA21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA040), Nov 8, 2020: Bell 206 (N123NC), Raleigh, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground. - [NTSB WPR14FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA310), Jul 23, 2014: Bell 206A (N949FM), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication. - [NTSB NYC08LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA287), Aug 22, 2008: Bell 206A (N67AR), Barnesville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB IAD00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA015), Jan 5, 2000: Bell 206A (N206GR), Brutus, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB FTW98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA195), Apr 24, 1998: Bell 206B (N108RL), Jasper, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's encounter with a dynamic rollover after the toe of the left skid became caught on a trailer, while attempting to land the trailer. A related factor was: the pilot's perception of… - [NTSB NYC97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA041), Jan 3, 1997: Bell 206A (N555SJ), Linden, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot allowing the rotor RPM to decay and his failure to take remedial action in time to recover the autorotation. - [NTSB LAX97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA057), Nov 29, 1996: Bell 206B (N6262N), Mcgregor Point, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and distance from the pole. - [NTSB FTW94T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94T%23A01), Jun 26, 1994: Bell 206A (N7881S), Estes Park, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX94LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA221), May 20, 1994: Bell 206A (N206HS), Ukiah, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and a subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA187), Mar 1, 1994: Bell 206A (N4712R), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: undetermined. - [NTSB SEA90TL#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90TL%2301), Mar 12, 1990: Bell 206 (N678KG), Cougar, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA126), Apr 27, 1989: Bell 206A (N273E), Bedminster, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO AN UNDETERMINED POWER LOSS. - [NTSB SEA88FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA050), Feb 18, 1988: Bell 206A (N7981J), Roseburg, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA024), Nov 3, 1985: Piper PA-24-180 (N7067P), Grandview, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA232), Aug 14, 1985: Bell 206A (N7882S), Sarasota, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX85LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA194), Mar 31, 1985: Bell 206A (N1434W), San Diego, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX84FA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA483), Sep 17, 1984: Bell 206B (N7111J), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC83FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA188), Jul 22, 1983: Bell 206A (N4797R), Brooklyn, NY, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB FTW83LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA328), Jul 7, 1983: Bell 206 (N352QT), Houston, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC83FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA032), Jan 13, 1983: Bell 206B (N74PR), Cordova, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW83FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA066), Dec 23, 1982: Bell 206B (N206H), San Antonio, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB MIA82DA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA167), Aug 11, 1982: Bell 206B (N7891S), Miami, FL, destroyed - [NTSB LAX82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA148), Apr 26, 1982: Bell 206A (N7950S), Huntington Beac, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA022), Mar 16, 1981: Bell 206A (N7881S), Evanston, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA059), Aug 30, 1980: Bell 206A/B (N8030), Red Lodge, MT, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB LAX80FUJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ65), May 4, 1980: Bell 206B (N74PR), Supai, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DJA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DJA09), Jan 19, 1980: Bell 206 (N789PR), Honolulu, HI, destroyed - [NTSB FTW79DRA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRA37), Aug 18, 1979: Bell 206B (N7111J), Houston, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FTC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTC22), May 15, 1978: Bell 206B (N4066G), Kemmerer, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DJA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DJA04), Mar 13, 1978: Bell 206A (N789PR), Lanai, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRD15), Jan 11, 1978: Bell 206B (N8178J), Venice, LA, destroyed - [NTSB MIA77FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA031), Feb 17, 1977: Bell 206-A (N4046G), Jayuya, PR, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK76AP057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP057), Jun 22, 1976: Bell 206B (N7941S), Bishop, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW76AF059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF059), Jan 19, 1976: Bell 206B (N143PA), Intercstl City, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ANC76AA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA037), Sep 18, 1975: Bell 206A (N8158J), Baranof, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76AS009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS009), Aug 8, 1975: Bell 206B (N1428W), Indian Creek, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN75AD049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD049), Mar 23, 1975: Bell 206B (N6283N), Ojito, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX75O0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75O0023), Feb 20, 1975: Bell 206B (N209D), Pt.Villarroel, St. Barthélemy, destroyed - [NTSB LAX75O0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75O0020), Feb 2, 1975: Bell 206B (N4081G), Lake Anatico, Peru, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX7500036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX7500036), Feb 2, 1975: Bell 206B (N4081G), Lake Anatico, Peru, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN75FTE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTE45), Jan 10, 1975: Bell 206B (N4066G), Granby, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75AN047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN047), Oct 15, 1974: Bell 206 (N143Q), Garden City, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK75FJA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FJA04), Sep 30, 1974: Bell 206 (N4760R), Honokaa, HI, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB ANC75AA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA007), Jul 30, 1974: Bell 206A (N7854S), Umiat, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC75FHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHA01), Jul 11, 1974: Bell 206B (N22JC), Allentown, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK75FXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FXQ01), Jul 5, 1974: Bell 206B (N206DB), Reno, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA75DKG90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKG90), Jun 25, 1974: Bell 206A (N7881S), Blairsville, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC76DAH17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH17), Jun 23, 1974: Bell 206A (N2265W), Valdez, AK, destroyed - [NTSB NYC74AN113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN113), Jun 21, 1974: Bell 206A (N4797R), Brooklyn, NY, substantial damage All 124: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (69, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20250114000129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250114000129A), Jan 14, 2025: Bell 206A (N6255N), Lemoore, CA, Destroyed. On January 14, 2025, while conducting agricultural operations, the helicopter hit a power line with its main rotor blade while flying at a low altitude en… - [Accident 20201108014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108014929A), Nov 8, 2020: Bell 206A (N123NC), Raleigh, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot approaching to land at the heliport (3NC2) over the trees flying northeast with the winds variable between 090 and 120. When the pilot was about 300 feet… - [Accident 20140723013199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140723013199A), Jul 23, 2014: Bell 206A (N949FM), Wenatchee, WA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 07/23/2014, approximately 14:14 p.m. PST. Helicopter N949MF a Bell 206A crashed in Wenatchee, WA under un-known circumstances. Pilot\fatal, passengers\none. - [Accident 20120210002999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120210002999A), Feb 10, 2012: Bell 206A (N911AF), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft was dispatched on a hospital mission. Aircraft was at the airport, kssf, at the time. Start was normal, runup was normal, and t/o to a hover was… - [Accident 20080822853219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080822853219A), Aug 22, 2008: Bell 206A (N67AR), Mahoney, PA, Destroyed. While attempting a “golf ball” drop, aircraft approached drop area into a head wind. Made a 180 degree turn slowed close to zero forward airspeed below tree… - [Accident 20000105005549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000105005549A), Jan 5, 2000: Bell 206A (N206GR), Weedsport, NY, No damage. (-23) On January 5, 1999, at 1400EST, a Bell 206A, N206GR, s/n 613, operated by aviation services unlimited, inc., on a powerline patol along route 31 in the… - [Accident 19980424007629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980424007629A), Apr 24, 1998: Bell 206B (N108RL), Jasper, TX, Substantial damage. Trying to reposition 206B onto trailer. Skid caught side rail causing dynamic rollover. Unsuitible landing area. (.19) on April 24, 1998, at 1645 central… - [Accident 19970103000169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970103000169A), Jan 3, 1997: Bell 206A (N555SJ), Linden, NJ, Substantial damage. Aircraft was involved in auto rotation practice when it made a hard landing in a grassy area. - [Accident 19961129036939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961129036939A), Nov 29, 1996: Bell 206A (N6262N), Mcgregor Point, HI, Substantial damage. Helicopter was installing wires on power poles, struck wires with rotor and crashed. (.4)the helicopter was operating in mountainous terrain assisting in the… - [Accident 19940913026849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940913026849A), Sep 13, 1994: Bell 206BELL (N7813S), Arlington, WA, Substantial damage - [Accident 19940625016919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940625016919A), Jun 25, 1994: Bell 206A (N7881S), Rocky Mountain, CO, Substantial damage. (.19) On June 25, 1994, at 2049 Mountain daylight time, a Bell 206A helicopter, N7881S, sustained substantial damage during an attempt to land at 11,800 feet… - [Accident 19940520012259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940520012259A), May 20, 1994: Bell 206A (N206HS), Ukiah, CA, Destroyed. Landing on ridge wind gust caused loss tail rotor effect. Began spin. Impacted and burned. Early small tail rotor. - [Incident 19921117052899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921117052899I), Nov 17, 1992: Bell 206A (N7813S), Estacada, OR, Minor damage. On christmas tree lift the remote hook released late. Recoiled into tail rotor. Precautionary landing. - [Accident 19900718037549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900718037549A), Jul 18, 1990: Bell 206B (N4796R), Goodnews Bay, AK, Substantial damage. Right skid sank into soft ground. Tried to unstick by liftoff but unable. Reduced power. Rolled onto side. - [Incident 19900619036849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900619036849I), Jun 19, 1990: Bell 206A (N866FR), Schenectady, NY. Pilot left aircraft with engine running and rotor turning as it was being refueled. Other aircraft nearby. - [Accident 19890427010249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890427010249A), Apr 27, 1989: Bell 206B (N273E), Bedminster, NJ, Substantial damage. Reported engine out on climbout. Lost rotor RPM attempting to extend glide over trees fell 50 feet to ground. - [Accident 19880218002799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880218002799A), Feb 18, 1988: Bell 206B (N7981J), Roseburg, OR, Substantial damage. Lost engine power in 200 foot AGL hover. Crashed into tree stumps. A turbine wheel had burst and disintegrated. - [Incident 19860810056239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860810056239I), Aug 10, 1986: Bell 206A (N4711R), Patterson, LA, Destroyed. Pilot heard loud bang after takeoff. Forced landing followed by fire. Found turbine wheel had disintegrated. - [Incident 19860310017429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860310017429I), Mar 10, 1986: Piper PA31T (N302HA), Eureka, MT, Minor damage. At end of rollout the landing gear sank through the runway resulting in propeller damage. NOTAM issued. - [Accident 19851103066799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851103066799A), Nov 3, 1985: Piper PA24 (N7067P), Kansas City, MO, Substantial damage. Aircraft settled to runway after gear retraction on takeoff. Unable to get safe indication. Gear collapsed landing. - [Accident 19850814071679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850814071679A), Aug 14, 1985: Bell 206A (N7882S), Sarasota Braden, FL, Substantial damage. During engine shutdown after landing on dolly, aircraft spun and rolled over. Gusty shifting winds reported. - [Accident 19850331009819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850331009819A), Mar 31, 1985: Bell 206A (N1434W), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. Engine failed on sightseeing flight,made hard landing. Line to fuel pressure sensor broke. - [Accident 19840917049459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840917049459A), Sep 17, 1984: Bell 206A (N7111J), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power during landing, hard landing caused tail rotor damage. Found number one turbine disc failed. - [Accident 19830722034401A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830722034401A), Jul 22, 1983: Bell 206A (N4797R), Brooklyn, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Police helicopter collided with air taxi aircraft as it was on traffic patrol. Other aircraft N5328X. - [Accident 19830707030849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830707030849A), Jul 7, 1983: Bell 206A (N352QT), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during liftoff from platform when left skid caught on platform. - [Accident 19821223066689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821223066689A), Dec 23, 1982: Bell 206A (N206H), San Antonio, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. VFR pilot lost control and crashed in IMC. Fog and low ceiling existed at departure. No weather briefing. - [Accident 19820811036729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820811036729A), Aug 11, 1982: Bell 206A (N7891S), Miami, FL, Destroyed. Crash occurred during external load practice lift off. Load release did not function. - [Accident 19820426048709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820426048709A), Apr 26, 1982: Bell 206A (N7950S), Huntington Beac, CA, Substantial damage. Helicopter touched down hard during offshore Platform landing causing substantial damage. - [Incident 19810328023199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810328023199I), Mar 28, 1981: Bell 206BELL (N41BV), Smyrna, TN. Engine failed during practice approach. Emergency autorotation. - [Accident 19810316010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810316010199A), Mar 16, 1981: Bell 206A (N7881S), Evanston, WY, Substantial damage. Air intake clogged while flying in heavy snow at low altitide. Hard landing. Not equipped with snow deflector kit. - [Incident 19810304031319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810304031319I), Mar 4, 1981: Bell 206A (N143Q), Crockett, TX, Minor damage. Helicopter descended abruptly into lake and sank while on approach over lake to clear area. No engine problems. - [Accident 19800830039039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800830039039A), Aug 30, 1980: Bell 206A (N8030), Red Lodge, MT, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Lost control of helicopter in hover over a lake when windshield fogged up. Spun into lake. No flotation equipment. - [Accident 19800504022759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800504022759A), May 4, 1980: Bell 206A (N74PR), Supai, AZ, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot left controls after landing. Helicopter began rotating, fatally injuring nearby person. - [Accident 19800119000929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800119000929A), Jan 19, 1980: Bell 206A (N789PR), Kamilo Nui Ridg, HI, Destroyed. Helicopter landed on side of ridge. Began slide. Attempted liftoff. Skid. Hit snag. Aircraft rolled over. - [Accident 19790818026789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790818026789A), Aug 18, 1979: Bell 206B (N7111J), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Tail rotor struck powerline while pilot was hover turning under same prior to departure. - [Incident 19790222006169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790222006169I), Feb 22, 1979: Bell 206BELL (N7963J), Little Ferry, NJ. Aircraft lost power, due to tach generator cannon plug coming loose. - [Incident 19790201004389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790201004389I), Feb 1, 1979: Bell 206A (N6244N), Houston, TX. Za forced landing after power loss. Replaced governor. - [Incident 19780613045579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780613045579I), Jun 13, 1978: Bell 206BELL (N6221N), Miami, FL. Engine quit due to failure of the engine driven fuel pump shaft. - [Accident 19780515012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780515012069A), May 15, 1978: Bell 206A (N4066G), Kemmerer, WY, Substantial damage - [Accident 19780313004449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780313004449A), Mar 13, 1978: Bell 206B1 (N789PR), Lanai, HI, Substantial damage. Damaged threads on oil pressure line to NO1 compressor bearing looil lost. - [Accident 19780111000459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780111000459A), Jan 11, 1978: Bell 206B1 (N8178J), Venice, LA, Destroyed. Acft dispatcher harrassment of pilot. Pilot forgot to remove tiedrope. - [Accident 19770217023419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770217023419A), Feb 17, 1977: Bell 206A (N4046G), Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Fuel filter obstructed by unident contaminant,bypassed. Fuel nozzle screen part obstructed. - [Accident 19760622032649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760622032649A), Jun 22, 1976: Bell 206B1 (N7941S), Bishop, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Lost pwr at low alt ovr mtn slope, density alt abt 9000FT,acft heavy. Recovery date 6/23/76. - [Accident 19760119021509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760119021509A), Jan 19, 1976: Bell 206B (N143PA), Intercstl City, LA, Destroyed. Flt ovr wildlife refuge - [Accident 19750918040689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750918040689A), Sep 18, 1975: Bell 206A (N8158J), Baranof, AK, Substantial damage - [Accident 19750323014009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750323014009A), Mar 23, 1975: Bell 206B (N6283N), Ojito, NM, Substantial damage. Lost pwr abt 20FT AGL. - [Accident 19750220007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750220007249A), Feb 20, 1975: Bell 206A (N209D), Pt.Villarroel, Destroyed. Invest under jurisdiction of govt of bolivia. - [Accident 19750202005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750202005919A), Feb 2, 1975: Bell 206A (N4081G), Antico, Substantial damage. Plt stated collective locked,otr ctl binding. Investigation under jurisdiction govt of peru. - [Accident 19750110000089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750110000089A), Jan 10, 1975: Bell 206A (N4066G), Granby, CO, Substantial damage. Terrain snow covered 2 to 3FT deep. - [Accident 19741015043209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741015043209A), Oct 15, 1974: Bell 206A (N143Q), Garden City, NY, Substantial damage All 69: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (16) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2017FA0000367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000367), Apr 6, 2017: CAGE. BENT. FOUND FREE WHEELING ASSY SEIZED AT ACFT SHUTDOWN. DISASSEMBLY OF FWU, FOUND CAGE BENT BETWEEN SPRAG. - [SDR XJ2R20160414001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XJ2R20160414001), Apr 14, 2016: DRIVE SHAFT. SHEARED. HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SHAFT 20546AA SHEARED DURING RUN UP AFTER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PUMP. - [SDR 2014FA0000669](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000669), Nov 14, 2014: NUT. CORRODED. CORROSION EXCESSIVE IN THE MAST BEARING RETAINING NUT AREA. AREA J IN THE MFG CR&O MANUAL. - [SDR SD72005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SD72005F00000), Feb 28, 2005: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED DECAY OF N2 RPM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REAPPLY COLLECTIVE FOLLOWING GRADUAL DECENT IN LOW ALTITUDE CRUISE FLIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. - [SDR CA030409013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030409013), Mar 28, 2003: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED A YAW TO THE RIGHT. UPON LANDING HE NOTICED THAT THE TAIL FELT TWITCHY AND SHUTDOWN TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN HE GOT O - [SDR CA021129009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021129009), Oct 17, 2002: SEAL. WARPED. (CAN) AME INSTALLED TURBINE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING REPAIR. ON GROUND RUN, OIL LEAK WAS OBSERVED BETWEEN PT SUPPORT AND THE EXTERNAL OIL SUMP. SUMP WAS REMOVED AND S - [SDR JJWA080369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJWA080369), Jul 15, 2002: STIFFENER. CRACKED. FOUND STIFFNER CRACKED DURING INSPECTION - CRACK ORIGINATED IN LOWEST HI-LOCK FASTNER POSITION 2.875 - [SDR HEEA080096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080096), Jun 11, 2002: SLEEVE. LEAKING. VENDOR REWORKED SLIDE AND SLEEVE ASSY CAUSES SERVO TO HAVE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL LEAKAGE DURING FINAL TEST. - [SDR HEEA076525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076525), Oct 9, 2001: CAP. CRACKED. RECEIVED DENTED AND CRACK AT LEADING EDGE. - [SDR CA000419006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000419006), Apr 10, 2000: BOLT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING O/H OF MAAIN ROTOR HEAD, ONE OF THE BLADE BOLTS WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BY NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING. BLADE BOLT P/N 206-101-152-1 CAN HAVE EIHTER NU - [SDR CA000404017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000404017), Apr 4, 2000: WIRE. BROKEN. (CAN) BROKEN WIRE FOUND ON GOVERNOR BEEP SWITCH. WIRE RE-SOLDERED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR 98ZZZX4203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4203), Nov 5, 1998: DRIVE COLLAR. FAILED. 'BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON HAS ISSUED OPERATION SAFETY NOTICE OSN 206-98-34 AND 206L-98-40 DATED 11-2-98.' BELL HELICOPTER HAS LEARNED OF A RECENT HARD-FOULING CO - [SDR AU980839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980839), Jul 21, 1998: TRUNNION. CRACKED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR TRUNNION CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION FOLLOWING HEAVY LANDING. - [SDR CA970904029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970904029), Jul 21, 1997: FUEL CONTROL. FAULTY. (CAN) ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN THROTTLE IS RETARDED TO 25 DEGREES ON FCU QUADRANT. WHEN THROTTLE IS RIGGED TO IDLE AT 30 DEGREES, IT WILL GO BELOW 30 DEGREES IF TH - [SDR GCHA959](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GCHA959), Apr 20, 1995: YOKE. CORRODED. M/R YOKE P/N 206-010-101-129 S/N A2744 WAS EVALUATED , CPR # 064540, AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION ON BEARING JOURNALS BEYOND ACCEPTABLE LIMITS. THE YOKE WAS - [SDR 95ZZZX1689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1689), Mar 17, 1995: SPRING. BROKEN. DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND GREASE LEAKAGE FROM THE FORWARD COUPLING OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT. AT DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR, THE COUPLING SPRING WAS FOUN ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Agusta 206A](https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-206a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0260301 - [Agusta Bell AB 206A](https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-bell-ab-206a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0260304 - [Sievers Kelly 206A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sievers-kelly-206a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05605QE --- 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.