# NTSB investigations: 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.

Page 1 of 3 · 122 investigations

- [NTSB WPR25LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA078.md): Bell 206A · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2025 · N6255N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA040.md): Bell 206 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N123NC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bell 206A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N949FM · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bell 206A · Barnesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N67AR · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bell 206A · Brutus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB FTW98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA195.md): Bell 206B · Jasper, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N108RL · Substantial damage
  > 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 pressure, which was induced by a need to perform a scheduled…
- [NTSB NYC97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA041.md): Bell 206A · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1997 · N555SJ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bell 206B · Mcgregor Point, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N6262N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and distance from the pole.
- [NTSB FTW94T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94T%23A01.md): Bell 206A · Estes Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N7881S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX94LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA221.md): Bell 206A · Ukiah, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N206HS · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Bell 206A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N4712R · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA90TL#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90TL%2301.md): Bell 206 · Cougar, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N678KG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA126.md): Bell 206A · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N273E · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to an undetermined power loss.
- [NTSB SEA88FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA050.md): Bell 206A · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1988 · N7981J · Substantial damage
  > While 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 &…
- [NTSB MIA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA232.md): Bell 206A · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1985 · N7882S · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX85LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA194.md): Bell 206A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N1434W · Substantial damage
  > During 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…
- [NTSB LAX84FA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA483.md): Bell 206B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N7111J · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC83FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA188.md): Bell 206A · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N4797R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > A 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…
- [NTSB FTW83LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA328.md): Bell 206 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1983 · N352QT · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC83FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA032.md): Bell 206B · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1983 · N74PR · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB FTW83FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA066.md): Bell 206B · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N206H · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MIA82DA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA167.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N7891S · Destroyed
  > This 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…
- [NTSB LAX82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA148.md): Bell 206A · Huntington Beac, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N7950S · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB DEN81FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA022.md): Bell 206A · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1981 · N7881S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA059.md): Bell 206A/B · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1980 · N8030 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FUJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ65.md): Bell 206B · Supai, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1980 · N74PR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DJA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DJA09.md): Bell 206 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1980 · N789PR · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DRA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRA37.md): Bell 206B · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1979 · N7111J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTC22.md): Bell 206B · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 15, 1978 · N4066G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DJA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DJA04.md): Bell 206A · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1978 · N789PR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRD15.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1978 · N8178J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA031.md): Bell 206-A · Jayuya, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1977 · N4046G · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP057.md): Bell 206B · Bishop, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1976 · N7941S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF059.md): Bell 206B · Intercstl City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 19, 1976 · N143PA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA037.md): Bell 206A · Baranof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1975 · N8158J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76AS009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS009.md): Bell 206B · Indian Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1975 · N1428W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75AD049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD049.md): Bell 206B · Ojito, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1975 · N6283N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75O0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75O0023.md): Bell 206B · Pt.Villarroel, St. Barthélemy · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1975 · N209D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75O0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75O0020.md): Bell 206B · Lake Anatico, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1975 · N4081G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX7500036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX7500036.md): Bell 206B · Lake Anatico, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1975 · N4081G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTE45.md): Bell 206B · Granby, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1975 · N4066G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN047.md): Bell 206 · Garden City, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1974 · N143Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FJA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FJA04.md): Bell 206 · Honokaa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 30, 1974 · N4760R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA007.md): Bell 206A · Umiat, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1974 · N7854S · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75FHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHA01.md): Bell 206B · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1974 · N22JC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FXQ01.md): Bell 206B · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 5, 1974 · N206DB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75DKG90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKG90.md): Bell 206A · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1974 · N7881S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH17.md): Bell 206A · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1974 · N2265W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74AN113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN113.md): Bell 206A · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1974 · N4797R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUJ48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUJ48.md): Bell 206B · Grnd.Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1974 · N4052G · Substantial damage

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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 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 ('1181508')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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