# FAA incident reports: Bell 206A

A list on [Bell 206A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20250114000129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250114000129A.md): Bell 206A · Lemoore, CA · Jan 14, 2025 · N6255N · 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 route to refill its hopper, resulting in a crash. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft, and no…
- [Accident 20201108014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108014929A.md): Bell 206A · Raleigh, NC · Nov 8, 2020 · N123NC · 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 above the ground he began to lose control of the aircraft and was not able to regain control in the…
- [Accident 20140723013199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140723013199A.md): Bell 206A · Wenatchee, WA · Jul 23, 2014 · N949FM · 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.md): Bell 206A · San Antonio, TX · Feb 10, 2012 · N911AF · 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 normal. Aircraft systems checked normal, as did flight control response check and c.g. check. Aircraft…
- [Accident 20080822853219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080822853219A.md): Bell 206A · Mahoney, PA · Aug 22, 2008 · N67AR · 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 line while heading in an uphill direction with what had know become a tailwind, shifting to a right…
- [Accident 20000105005549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000105005549A.md): Bell 206A · Weedsport, NY · Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · 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 town of britus, new york, traveling east bound approximately 40-45 mph, at approximately 100' AGL…
- [Accident 19980424007629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980424007629A.md): Bell 206B · Jasper, TX · Apr 24, 1998 · N108RL · 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 daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, N108RL, was substantially damaged following a loss of control…
- [Accident 19970103000169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970103000169A.md): Bell 206A · Linden, NJ · Jan 3, 1997 · N555SJ · 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.md): Bell 206A · Mcgregor Point, HI · Nov 29, 1996 · N6262N · 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 construction of power lines. The helicopter was positioning the passenger near the conductor lines in…
- [Accident 19940913026849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940913026849A.md): Bell 206BELL · Arlington, WA · Sep 13, 1994 · N7813S · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19940625016919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940625016919A.md): Bell 206A · Rocky Mountain, CO · Jun 25, 1994 · N7881S · 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 MSL in Rocky Mountain national park, near estes park, Colorado. The pilot and his two passengers were…
- [Accident 19940520012259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940520012259A.md): Bell 206A · Ukiah, CA · May 20, 1994 · N206HS · 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.md): Bell 206A · Estacada, OR · Nov 17, 1992 · N7813S · Minor damage
  > On christmas tree lift the remote hook released late. Recoiled into tail rotor. Precautionary landing.
- [Accident 19900718037549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900718037549A.md): Bell 206B · Goodnews Bay, AK · Jul 18, 1990 · N4796R · 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.md): Bell 206A · Schenectady, NY · Jun 19, 1990 · N866FR
  > Pilot left aircraft with engine running and rotor turning as it was being refueled. Other aircraft nearby.
- [Accident 19890427010249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890427010249A.md): Bell 206B · Bedminster, NJ · Apr 27, 1989 · N273E · 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.md): Bell 206B · Roseburg, OR · Feb 18, 1988 · N7981J · 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.md): Bell 206A · Patterson, LA · Aug 10, 1986 · N4711R · Destroyed
  > Pilot heard loud bang after takeoff. Forced landing followed by fire. Found turbine wheel had disintegrated.
- [Accident 19850814071679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850814071679A.md): Bell 206A · Sarasota Braden, FL · Aug 14, 1985 · N7882S · 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.md): Bell 206A · San Diego, CA · Mar 31, 1985 · N1434W · Substantial damage
  > Engine failed on sightseeing flight,made hard landing. Line to fuel pressure sensor broke.
- [Accident 19840917049459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840917049459A.md): Bell 206A · Long Beach, CA · Sep 17, 1984 · N7111J · 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.md): Bell 206A · Brooklyn, NY · Jul 22, 1983 · N4797R · 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.md): Bell 206A · Houston, TX · Jul 7, 1983 · N352QT · Substantial damage
  > Crash occurred during liftoff from platform when left skid caught on platform.
- [Accident 19821223066689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821223066689A.md): Bell 206A · San Antonio, TX · Dec 23, 1982 · N206H · 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.md): Bell 206A · Miami, FL · Aug 11, 1982 · N7891S · Destroyed
  > Crash occurred during external load practice lift off. Load release did not function.
- [Accident 19820426048709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820426048709A.md): Bell 206A · Huntington Beac, CA · Apr 26, 1982 · N7950S · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter touched down hard during offshore Platform landing causing substantial damage.
- [Incident 19810328023199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810328023199I.md): Bell 206BELL · Smyrna, TN · Mar 28, 1981 · N41BV
  > Engine failed during practice approach. Emergency autorotation.
- [Accident 19810316010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810316010199A.md): Bell 206A · Evanston, WY · Mar 16, 1981 · N7881S · 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.md): Bell 206A · Crockett, TX · Mar 4, 1981 · N143Q · 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.md): Bell 206A · Red Lodge, MT · Aug 30, 1980 · N8030 · 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.md): Bell 206A · Supai, AZ · May 4, 1980 · N74PR · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > Pilot left controls after landing. Helicopter began rotating, fatally injuring nearby person.
- [Accident 19800119000929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800119000929A.md): Bell 206A · Kamilo Nui Ridg, HI · Jan 19, 1980 · N789PR · Destroyed
  > Helicopter landed on side of ridge. Began slide. Attempted liftoff. Skid. Hit snag. Aircraft rolled over.
- [Accident 19790818026789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790818026789A.md): Bell 206B · Houston, TX · Aug 18, 1979 · N7111J · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor struck powerline while pilot was hover turning under same prior to departure.
- [Incident 19790222006169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790222006169I.md): Bell 206BELL · Little Ferry, NJ · Feb 22, 1979 · N7963J
  > Aircraft lost power, due to tach generator cannon plug coming loose.
- [Incident 19790201004389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790201004389I.md): Bell 206A · Houston, TX · Feb 1, 1979 · N6244N
  > Za forced landing after power loss. Replaced governor.
- [Incident 19780613045579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780613045579I.md): Bell 206BELL · Miami, FL · Jun 13, 1978 · N6221N
  > Engine quit due to failure of the engine driven fuel pump shaft.
- [Accident 19780515012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780515012069A.md): Bell 206A · Kemmerer, WY · May 15, 1978 · N4066G · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19780313004449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780313004449A.md): Bell 206B1 · Lanai, HI · Mar 13, 1978 · N789PR · Substantial damage
  > Damaged threads on oil pressure line to NO1 compressor bearing looil lost.
- [Accident 19780111000459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780111000459A.md): Bell 206B1 · Venice, LA · Jan 11, 1978 · N8178J · Destroyed
  > Acft dispatcher harrassment of pilot. Pilot forgot to remove tiedrope.
- [Accident 19770217023419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770217023419A.md): Bell 206A · Jayuya, Puerto Rico · Feb 17, 1977 · N4046G · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > Fuel filter obstructed by unident contaminant,bypassed. Fuel nozzle screen part obstructed.
- [Accident 19760622032649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760622032649A.md): Bell 206B1 · Bishop, CA · Jun 22, 1976 · N7941S · 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.md): Bell 206B · Intercstl City, LA · Jan 19, 1976 · N143PA · Destroyed
  > Flt ovr wildlife refuge
- [Accident 19750918040689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750918040689A.md): Bell 206A · Baranof, AK · Sep 18, 1975 · N8158J · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750323014009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750323014009A.md): Bell 206B · Ojito, NM · Mar 23, 1975 · N6283N · Substantial damage
  > Lost pwr abt 20FT AGL.
- [Accident 19750220007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750220007249A.md): Bell 206A · Pt.Villarroel · Feb 20, 1975 · N209D · Destroyed
  > Invest under jurisdiction of govt of bolivia.
- [Accident 19750202005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750202005919A.md): Bell 206A · Antico · Feb 2, 1975 · N4081G · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated collective locked,otr ctl binding. Investigation under jurisdiction govt of peru.
- [Accident 19750110000089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750110000089A.md): Bell 206A · Granby, CO · Jan 10, 1975 · N4066G · Substantial damage
  > Terrain snow covered 2 to 3FT deep.
- [Accident 19741015043209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741015043209A.md): Bell 206A · Garden City, NY · Oct 15, 1974 · N143Q · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740930032639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740930032639A.md): Bell 206A · Honokaa, HI · Sep 30, 1974 · N4760R · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > Plt deplaned to assist patient. Wind gust tipped heli ovr & m/r blade struck patient.
- [Accident 19740730030079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740730030079A.md): Bell 206A · Umiat, AK · Jul 30, 1974 · N7854S · Substantial damage
  > After psgr deplaned to l,acft rolled r.m/r blade passed thru cockpit area. Surveying flt.

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## 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 ('1181508')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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

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