Bell 206A

FAA incident reports · 67

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Accident 20250114000129ABell 206A · Lemoore, CAOn 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 route to refill its hopper, resulting in a crash. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft, and no…Jan 14, 2025 · N6255N · DestroyedAccident 20201108014929ABell 206A · Raleigh, NCPilot 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 above the ground he began to lose control of the aircraft and was not able to regain control in the…Nov 8, 2020 · N123NC · Substantial damageAccident 20140723013199ABell 206A · Wenatchee, WAOn 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.Jul 23, 2014 · N949FM · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20120210002999ABell 206A · San Antonio, TXAircraft 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 normal. Aircraft systems checked normal, as did flight control response check and c.g. check. Aircraft…Feb 10, 2012 · N911AF · Minor damageAccident 20080822853219ABell 206A · Mahoney, PAWhile 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 line while heading in an uphill direction with what had know become a tailwind, shifting to a right…Aug 22, 2008 · N67AR · DestroyedAccident 20000105005549ABell 206A · Weedsport, NY(-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 town of britus, new york, traveling east bound approximately 40-45 mph, at approximately 100' AGL…Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · No damageAccident 19980424007629ABell 206B · Jasper, TXTrying to reposition 206B onto trailer. Skid caught side rail causing dynamic rollover. Unsuitible landing area. (.19) on April 24, 1998, at 1645 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, N108RL, was substantially damaged following a loss of control…Apr 24, 1998 · N108RL · Substantial damageAccident 19970103000169ABell 206A · Linden, NJAircraft was involved in auto rotation practice when it made a hard landing in a grassy area.Jan 3, 1997 · N555SJ · Substantial damageAccident 19961129036939ABell 206A · Mcgregor Point, HIHelicopter was installing wires on power poles, struck wires with rotor and crashed. (.4)the helicopter was operating in mountainous terrain assisting in the construction of power lines. The helicopter was positioning the passenger near the conductor lines in…Nov 29, 1996 · N6262N · Substantial damageAccident 19940913026849ABell 206BELL · Arlington, WASep 13, 1994 · N7813S · Substantial damageAccident 19940625016919ABell 206A · Rocky Mountain, CO(.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 MSL in Rocky Mountain national park, near estes park, Colorado. The pilot and his two passengers were…Jun 25, 1994 · N7881S · Substantial damageAccident 19940520012259ABell 206A · Ukiah, CALanding on ridge wind gust caused loss tail rotor effect. Began spin. Impacted and burned. Early small tail rotor.May 20, 1994 · N206HS · DestroyedIncident 19921117052899IBell 206A · Estacada, OROn christmas tree lift the remote hook released late. Recoiled into tail rotor. Precautionary landing.Nov 17, 1992 · N7813S · Minor damageAccident 19900718037549ABell 206B · Goodnews Bay, AKRight skid sank into soft ground. Tried to unstick by liftoff but unable. Reduced power. Rolled onto side.Jul 18, 1990 · N4796R · Substantial damageIncident 19900619036849IBell 206A · Schenectady, NYPilot left aircraft with engine running and rotor turning as it was being refueled. Other aircraft nearby.Jun 19, 1990 · N866FRAccident 19890427010249ABell 206B · Bedminster, NJReported engine out on climbout. Lost rotor RPM attempting to extend glide over trees fell 50 feet to ground.Apr 27, 1989 · N273E · Substantial damageAccident 19880218002799ABell 206B · Roseburg, ORLost engine power in 200 foot AGL hover. Crashed into tree stumps. A turbine wheel had burst and disintegrated.Feb 18, 1988 · N7981J · Substantial damageIncident 19860810056239IBell 206A · Patterson, LAPilot heard loud bang after takeoff. Forced landing followed by fire. Found turbine wheel had disintegrated.Aug 10, 1986 · N4711R · DestroyedAccident 19850814071679ABell 206A · Sarasota Braden, FLDuring engine shutdown after landing on dolly, aircraft spun and rolled over. Gusty shifting winds reported.Aug 14, 1985 · N7882S · Substantial damageAccident 19850331009819ABell 206A · San Diego, CAEngine failed on sightseeing flight,made hard landing. Line to fuel pressure sensor broke.Mar 31, 1985 · N1434W · Substantial damageAccident 19840917049459ABell 206A · Long Beach, CAEngine lost power during landing, hard landing caused tail rotor damage. Found number one turbine disc failed.Sep 17, 1984 · N7111J · Substantial damageAccident 19830722034401ABell 206A · Brooklyn, NYPolice helicopter collided with air taxi aircraft as it was on traffic patrol. Other aircraft N5328X.Jul 22, 1983 · N4797R · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19830707030849ABell 206A · Houston, TXCrash occurred during liftoff from platform when left skid caught on platform.Jul 7, 1983 · N352QT · Substantial damageAccident 19821223066689ABell 206A · San Antonio, TXVFR pilot lost control and crashed in IMC. Fog and low ceiling existed at departure. No weather briefing.Dec 23, 1982 · N206H · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19820811036729ABell 206A · Miami, FLCrash occurred during external load practice lift off. Load release did not function.Aug 11, 1982 · N7891S · DestroyedAccident 19820426048709ABell 206A · Huntington Beac, CAHelicopter touched down hard during offshore Platform landing causing substantial damage.Apr 26, 1982 · N7950S · Substantial damageIncident 19810328023199IBell 206BELL · Smyrna, TNEngine failed during practice approach. Emergency autorotation.Mar 28, 1981 · N41BVAccident 19810316010199ABell 206A · Evanston, WYAir intake clogged while flying in heavy snow at low altitide. Hard landing. Not equipped with snow deflector kit.Mar 16, 1981 · N7881S · Substantial damageIncident 19810304031319IBell 206A · Crockett, TXHelicopter descended abruptly into lake and sank while on approach over lake to clear area. No engine problems.Mar 4, 1981 · N143Q · Minor damageAccident 19800830039039ABell 206A · Red Lodge, MTLost control of helicopter in hover over a lake when windshield fogged up. Spun into lake. No flotation equipment.Aug 30, 1980 · N8030 · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19800504022759ABell 206A · Supai, AZPilot left controls after landing. Helicopter began rotating, fatally injuring nearby person.May 4, 1980 · N74PR · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19800119000929ABell 206A · Kamilo Nui Ridg, HIHelicopter landed on side of ridge. Began slide. Attempted liftoff. Skid. Hit snag. Aircraft rolled over.Jan 19, 1980 · N789PR · DestroyedAccident 19790818026789ABell 206B · Houston, TXTail rotor struck powerline while pilot was hover turning under same prior to departure.Aug 18, 1979 · N7111J · Substantial damageIncident 19790222006169IBell 206BELL · Little Ferry, NJAircraft lost power, due to tach generator cannon plug coming loose.Feb 22, 1979 · N7963JIncident 19790201004389IBell 206A · Houston, TXZa forced landing after power loss. Replaced governor.Feb 1, 1979 · N6244NIncident 19780613045579IBell 206BELL · Miami, FLEngine quit due to failure of the engine driven fuel pump shaft.Jun 13, 1978 · N6221NAccident 19780515012069ABell 206A · Kemmerer, WYMay 15, 1978 · N4066G · Substantial damageAccident 19780313004449ABell 206B1 · Lanai, HIDamaged threads on oil pressure line to NO1 compressor bearing looil lost.Mar 13, 1978 · N789PR · Substantial damageAccident 19780111000459ABell 206B1 · Venice, LAAcft dispatcher harrassment of pilot. Pilot forgot to remove tiedrope.Jan 11, 1978 · N8178J · DestroyedAccident 19770217023419ABell 206A · Jayuya, Puerto RicoFuel filter obstructed by unident contaminant,bypassed. Fuel nozzle screen part obstructed.Feb 17, 1977 · N4046G · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19760622032649ABell 206B1 · Bishop, CALost pwr at low alt ovr mtn slope, density alt abt 9000FT,acft heavy. Recovery date 6/23/76.Jun 22, 1976 · N7941S · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19760119021509ABell 206B · Intercstl City, LAFlt ovr wildlife refugeJan 19, 1976 · N143PA · DestroyedAccident 19750918040689ABell 206A · Baranof, AKSep 18, 1975 · N8158J · Substantial damageAccident 19750323014009ABell 206B · Ojito, NMLost pwr abt 20FT AGL.Mar 23, 1975 · N6283N · Substantial damageAccident 19750220007249ABell 206A · Pt.VillarroelInvest under jurisdiction of govt of bolivia.Feb 20, 1975 · N209D · DestroyedAccident 19750202005919ABell 206A · AnticoPlt stated collective locked,otr ctl binding. Investigation under jurisdiction govt of peru.Feb 2, 1975 · N4081G · Substantial damageAccident 19750110000089ABell 206A · Granby, COTerrain snow covered 2 to 3FT deep.Jan 10, 1975 · N4066G · Substantial damageAccident 19741015043209ABell 206A · Garden City, NYOct 15, 1974 · N143Q · Substantial damageAccident 19740930032639ABell 206A · Honokaa, HIPlt deplaned to assist patient. Wind gust tipped heli ovr & m/r blade struck patient.Sep 30, 1974 · N4760R · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19740730030079ABell 206A · Umiat, AKAfter psgr deplaned to l,acft rolled r.m/r blade passed thru cockpit area. Surveying flt.Jul 30, 1974 · N7854S · Substantial damage
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