Bell 206A

NTSB investigations · 122

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NTSB WPR25LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206A · Lemoore, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.Jan 14, 2025 · N6255N · DestroyedNTSB ERA21LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Raleigh, NCThe 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.Nov 8, 2020 · N123NC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Wenatchee, WAThe 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.Jul 23, 2014 · N949FM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA287Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Barnesville, PAThe 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.Aug 22, 2008 · N67AR · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Brutus, NYWas the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Jasper, TXthe 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 pressure, which was induced by a need to perform a scheduled…Apr 24, 1998 · N108RL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Linden, NJthe pilot allowing the rotor RPM to decay and his failure to take remedial action in time to recover the autorotation.Jan 3, 1997 · N555SJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mcgregor Point, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and distance from the pole.Nov 29, 1996 · N6262N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206A · Estes Park, COJun 26, 1994 · N7881S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Ukiah, CAthe 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.May 20, 1994 · N206HS · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA187Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)undetermined.Mar 1, 1994 · N4712R · DestroyedNTSB SEA90TL#01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206 · Cougar, WAMar 12, 1990 · N678KG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Bedminster, NJOff airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to an undetermined power loss.Apr 27, 1989 · N273E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Roseburg, ORWhile hovering at 200' AGL, the eng lost power & the plt entered an autorotation. He maneuvered to avoid trees & landed amid tree stumps in a logging clear cut area. An investigation revealed the 1st stage turbine wheel had failed. The wheel exited the eng &…Feb 18, 1988 · N7981J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Sarasota, FLThe helicopter plt landed the helicopter on a wood decked landing dolly. After landing he reduced the collective pitch control full down and reduced the throttle to idle. At the time of landing the wind was on the nose of the acft. Shortlyafter landing the…Aug 14, 1985 · N7882S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · San Diego, CADuring flt, the eng lost power & the plt began an autorotative landing in a parking lot. During the apch, he maneuvered to avoid a 100 ft crane. As the helicopter was approaching the intended touchdown point, a vehicle was driven into the flt path of the…Mar 31, 1985 · N1434W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84FA483Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Long Beach, CAThe acft experienced a power loss during flare for landing. The plt pulled collective to soften the touchdown from 30 ftagl but the landing was hard. Post accident examination of the engine showed a failure of the #1 turbine disc. Lab exam of the disc showed…Sep 17, 1984 · N7111J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FA188Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Brooklyn, NYA Cessna U206G float plane, N5328X, & a Bell 206A police helicopter, N4797R, collided in flt over Brooklyn, NY. The aircrew of the police helicopter were on a traffic observation flt & had just reported traffic conditions in the vicinity of a toll station…Jul 22, 1983 · N4797R · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Houston, TXThe plt stated he intended to move the helicopter from a dolly platform to a surface parking area when the left skid collided with the dolly and the acft rolled over.Jul 7, 1983 · N352QT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cordova, AKThe helicopter was on a rescue/recovery flt for the Alaska state troopers with the plt & a state trooper on board. They departed in variable wx conditions to rescue the plt of another acft. Reportedly, snow was falling in the search area & the winds were…Jan 13, 1983 · N74PR · DestroyedNTSB FTW83FA066Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · San Antonio, TXThe acft departed brackettville at 0715 & at 0740 contacted uvalde UNICOM for their wx. When informed that uvalde was "zero-zero" the flt continued east. The acft was later observed & heard flying above the low indefinite ceiling shortly before impacting the…Dec 23, 1982 · N206H · DestroyedNTSB MIA82DA167Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Miami, FLThis was an instructional flight for recurrent training and involved an external load operation with a 10 ft line. While preparing to pick up an 800 lb load, the helicopter was maneuvered over the object with slack in the line. The instructor observed that…Aug 11, 1982 · N7891S · DestroyedNTSB LAX82DA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206A · Huntington Beac, CAThe pilot stated that he was on a ferry flight from Huntington beach, CA to an offshore platform. A hard landing was made on the platform. This resulted in damage to the skids, tail rotor, tail boom, and fuel tank.Apr 26, 1982 · N7950S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FA022Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Evanston, WYMar 16, 1981 · N7881S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN80FA059Accident · 3 fatalClosedBell 206A/B · Red Lodge, MTAug 30, 1980 · N8030 · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FUJ65Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Supai, AZMay 4, 1980 · N74PR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DJA09Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206 · Honolulu, HIJan 19, 1980 · N789PR · DestroyedNTSB FTW79DRA37Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Houston, TXAug 18, 1979 · N7111J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FTC22Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 206B · Kemmerer, WYMay 15, 1978 · N4066G · Substantial damageNTSB OAK78DJA04Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Lanai, HIMar 13, 1978 · N789PR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78FRD15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 206B · Venice, LAJan 11, 1978 · N8178J · DestroyedNTSB MIA77FA031Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206-A · Jayuya, PRFeb 17, 1977 · N4046G · DestroyedNTSB OAK76AP057Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 206B · Bishop, CAJun 22, 1976 · N7941S · DestroyedNTSB FTW76AF059Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206B · Intercstl City, LAJan 19, 1976 · N143PA · DestroyedNTSB ANC76AA037Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Baranof, AKSep 18, 1975 · N8158J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76AS009Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 206B · Indian Creek, IDAug 8, 1975 · N1428W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75AD049Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Ojito, NMMar 23, 1975 · N6283N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75O0023Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Pt.Villarroel, St. BarthélemyFeb 20, 1975 · N209D · DestroyedNTSB LAX75O0020Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 206B · Lake Anatico, PeruFeb 2, 1975 · N4081G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX7500036Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 206B · Lake Anatico, PeruFeb 2, 1975 · N4081G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75FTE45Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Granby, COJan 10, 1975 · N4066G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75AN047Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206 · Garden City, NYOct 15, 1974 · N143Q · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75FJA04Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206 · Honokaa, HISep 30, 1974 · N4760R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC75AA007Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206A · Umiat, AKJul 30, 1974 · N7854S · DestroyedNTSB NYC75FHA01Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Allentown, PAJul 11, 1974 · N22JC · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75FXQ01Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206B · Reno, NVJul 5, 1974 · N206DB · DestroyedNTSB MIA75DKG90Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Blairsville, GAJun 25, 1974 · N7881S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC76DAH17Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Valdez, AKJun 23, 1974 · N2265W · DestroyedNTSB NYC74AN113Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Brooklyn, NYJun 21, 1974 · N4797R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX74DUJ48Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Grnd.Canyon, AZMar 18, 1974 · N4052G · Substantial damage
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