# Bell 206B-III - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181506 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 206B-III - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 5 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Bell Textron Canada Limited - Registered aircraft: 33 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b-iii 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (33) - [N113RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113RL): [Marks Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKS%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), built 1981, S/N 3306 - [N117AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117AR): [Allied Response Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLIED%20RESPONSE%20INC), [Copperas Cove, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Copperas%20Cove), S/N 163339 - [N11CQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11CQ): [Scotts Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1984, S/N 3778 - [N144SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144SW): [Interstate Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERSTATE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Bethany, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Bethany), built 1980, S/N 3106 - [N2044C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2044C): [Scotts Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1981, S/N 3363 - [N206AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206AL): [Vertical Vegetation Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20VEGETATION%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Darlington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Darlington), built 1979, S/N 2879 - [N206BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206BP): [Airman Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRMAN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 1973, S/N 1231 - [N206RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206RW): [United States Department Of Interior](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20INTERIOR), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1995, S/N 4372 - [N294M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N294M): [Instant Security Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INSTANT%20SECURITY%20SERVICE%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1991, S/N 4194 - [N2BQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2BQ): [Rare Aircraft Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RARE%20AIRCRAFT%20LTD), [Faribault, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Faribault), built 1996, S/N 4392 - [N371AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N371AH): [Slykerman John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLYKERMAN%20JOHN%20A), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1976, S/N 1660 - [N37WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37WA): [Boston Executive Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSTON%20EXECUTIVE%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Norwood, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Norwood), built 1981, S/N 3433 - [N3DU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3DU): [Crile Consolidated Industries Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRILE%20CONSOLIDATED%20INDUSTRIES%20INC), [Washington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Washington), built 1998, S/N 4492 - [N41WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41WE): [Eastward Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTWARD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Eagle Lake, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Eagle%20Lake), S/N 3850 - [N42MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42MC): [D & L Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%20%26%20L%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1995, S/N 4348 - [N43MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43MA): [Minuteman Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINUTEMAN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1991, S/N 4156 - [N445](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N445): [Wisk Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WISK%20AERO%20LLC), [Mountain View, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mountain%20View), built 1993, S/N 4285 - [N46CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46CL): [Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1999, S/N 4518 - [N492CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N492CH): [Coastal Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1992, S/N 4264 - [N496CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N496CH): [Coastal Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1976, S/N 1905 - [N50141](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50141): [Greenwood Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENWOOD%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Washington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Washington), built 1979, S/N 2603 - [N612](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N612): [Jjs Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JJS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bellevue, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Bellevue), built 1991, S/N 4200 - [N63888](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63888): [Flick Todd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLICK%20TODD), [Skull Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Skull%20Valley), built 1989, S/N 3990 - [N707HJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N707HJ): [Industrial Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INDUSTRIAL%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), built 1980, S/N 3173 - [N719CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N719CB): [Cbhelos LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBHELOS%20LLC), [Chesapeake, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesapeake), built 1972, S/N 890 - [N802EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N802EH): [A-S Ranch Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A-S%20RANCH%20INC), [Fort Benton, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fort%20Benton), S/N 2835 - [N82F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82F): [Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Cahokia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Cahokia), built 1992, S/N 4240 - [N844AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N844AD): [Ocean Air Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCEAN%20AIR%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Valley Center, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Valley%20Center), built 1981, S/N 3462 - [N93CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93CP): [Klump Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLUMP%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bowie, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Bowie), built 1997, S/N 4470 - [N956KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N956KB): [Irie Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRIE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Trenton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Trenton), built 1979, S/N 2717 - [N95LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95LP): [Panther Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PANTHER%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Belle Chasse, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Belle%20Chasse), built 1990, S/N 4108 - [N973RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N973RH): [Turbines Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURBINES%20LTD), [West Point, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/West%20Point), built 1994, S/N 4318 - [N977CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N977CH): [Johnson Wade](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20WADE), [Anaconda, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Anaconda), S/N 4032 ## NTSB investigations (23) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR26LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA347), Sep 18, 2026: Bell 206B-III (N50141), Creswell, NC, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA19CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA519), Aug 27, 2019: Bell 206 (N218GH), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain yaw and pitch control while repositioning the helicopter, which resulted in dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR14LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA159), Apr 4, 2014: Bell 206B III (N43MA), Missoula, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A dynamic rollover during attempted liftoff. - [NTSB WPR11LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA151), Mar 1, 2011: Bell 206B-III (N206BY), Tooele, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain yaw control of the helicopter during a maneuvering hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model helicopter. - [NTSB ERA10CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA367), Jul 19, 2010: Bell 206 (N302MG), Roseville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard. - [NTSB LAX07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA072), Jan 19, 2007: Bell Helicopter 206BIII (N185BC), Springville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain/obstacle clearance while maneuvering. Factors were the mountainous terrain, trees, and low-altitude flight maneuvers. - [NTSB LAX06LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA161), May 4, 2006: Bell 206B3 (N2763R), Fallbrook, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft forward coupling due to overheating from lack of lubrication. The cause of the lack of lubrication was a result of improper maintenance. A factor was… - [NTSB CHI01LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA327), Sep 27, 2001: Bell 206B-III (N56MC), Park Rapids, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance when he maneuvered above the glassy lake. A factor to the accident was the glassy lake condition. - [NTSB MIA01TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01TA194), Jul 25, 2001: Bell 206B-III (N313JP), Jacksonville, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to recognize and correct for unanticipated right yaw/loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) during an approach to hover at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and… - [NTSB NYC99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA147), Jun 17, 1999: Bell 206B-III (N94WF), Tinicum, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude above the water. - [NTSB MIA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA070), Jan 23, 1997: Bell 206-B3 (N2047R), Fort Lauderdale, FL, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's incapacitation by carbon monoxide from undetermined sources which led to his diminished ability to see and avoid a radio tower. - [NTSB SEA97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA015), Oct 16, 1996: Bell 206B-3 (N2762G), Casper, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot was operating outside height/velocity curve parameters, when the loss of power occurred. - [NTSB FTW96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA137), Mar 2, 1996: Bell B206-BIII (N312RS), Chandler, OK, destroyed. Probable cause: the reported loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ANC95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA014), Dec 4, 1994: Bell 206B (N3179X), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL CONCERNING THE USE OF THE PARTICLE SEPARATOR KIT AND DEFLECTOR KIT WHEN OPERATING IN FALLING SNOW. FACTORS WERE THE ROUGH TERRAIN IN… - [NTSB MIA92WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA074), Feb 5, 1992: Bell 206-B-III (N27AJ), Bridgetown, Barbados, destroyed, 5 fatal - [NTSB LAX92FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA088), Jan 11, 1992: Bell 206BIII (N95AT), Crockett, CA, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VIGILANT WATCH FOR OBSTRUCTIONS WHILE INTENTIONALLY CRUISING SLOWLY AT A LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE POWER LINE WAS SUPPORTED BY DISTANT TOWERS, AND THE LINE WAS… - [NTSB MIA91GA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91GA050), Dec 21, 1990: Bell 206 B3 (N37AN), St. Marks, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SAFE ALTITUDE WHILE DESCENDING OVER A COASTLINE, AT NIGHT, IN VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S… - [NTSB CHI90MA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90MA244), Aug 27, 1990: Bell 206B (N16933), Elkhorn, WI, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE BEFORE FLYING OVER RISING TERRAIN AT NIGHT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, FOG, HAZE, RISING… - [NTSB ANC87FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA051), Mar 17, 1987: Bell 206B-3 (N9AR), Valdez, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC87FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA025), Oct 29, 1986: Bell 206B (N52EG), Brattleboro, VT, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA091), Jan 16, 1986: Bell 206B-3 (N3179X), Waimea, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX85LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA282), Jun 15, 1985: Bell 206B-III (N3179X), Lahaina, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA192), Jun 14, 1985: Bell 206B (N156L), West Palm Beach, FL, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (32) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20250215003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250215003069I), Feb 15, 2025: Bell 206B-III (N206BP), Hollywood, FL, No damage. On February 15, 2025 at approximately 1230 pm local time, Bell 206B registered as nxxxx, had an engine chip light annunciation during cruise flight along the… - [Accident 20190827014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190827014749A), Aug 27, 2019: Bell 206B-III (N218GH), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot of N218GH made an approach to landing on a helicopter landing platform. Immediately after touchdown, the pilot recognized that the helicopter was… - [Accident 20140404003389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140404003389A), Apr 4, 2014: Bell 206B-III (N43MA), Missoula, MT, Substantial damage. On April 4, 2014 the operator was conducting anual recurrent training and checking at the Missoula International Airport, Missoula, Montana. N43MA, a Bell 206… - [Incident 20140116001189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140116001189I), Jan 16, 2014: Bell 206B-III (N42MC), Jefferson City, MO, Minor damage. During low altitude/low airspeed cruise along a river bed in a rural area 7 NM nw kjef, PIC stated a gust of wind (EST 20 KTS) caused a momentary loss of tail… - [Accident 20110301003649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110301003649A), Mar 1, 2011: Bell 206B-III (N206BY), Erda, UT, Substantial damage. One pilot was practicing maneuvering the helicopter in order to place a specific long-line practice load of about 50 pounds over a specific location at the… - [Accident 20100719043249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100719043249A), Jul 19, 2010: Bell 206B-III (N302MG), Substantial damage. While spraying susquehanna river for black fly. Pilot lost track of wires crossing river in the area being sprayed. While pulling out of spray run aircraft… - [Incident 20100122026379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100122026379I), Jan 22, 2010: Bell 206B-III (N2BQ), Farmington Hill, MI, Minor damage. In cruise flight, PIC heard noise, felt vibration ( approx 2 seconds), then total engine failure with associated light and aural warnings. PIC initiated… - [Accident 20070119000369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070119000369A), Jan 19, 2007: Bell 206B3 (N185BC), Springville, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The helicopter was operating in mountainous terrain under contract to the state of California department of fish and game conducting low level wildlife… - [Accident 20060504007739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060504007739A), May 4, 2006: Bell 206B3 (N2763R), Fallbrook, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 4, 2006, about 0930 pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B3, N2763R, crashed into trees while conducting an aerial spraying operation near Fallbrook,… - [Incident 20020530020519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020530020519I), May 30, 2002: Bell 206B3 (N11CQ), East Gull Lake, MN, Minor damage. (-23) On take off from East Gull Lake, MN. Aircraft contacted two power lines. Aircraft landed in a field sustaining minor damage. Pilot/mechanic inspected… - [Accident 20010927026439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010927026439A), Sep 27, 2001: Bell 206B (N56MC), Parkrapids, MN, No damage. (-23) The helicopter descended into potato lake for reasons yet to be determined. Investigation is ongoing. Sections 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, 21E, 21F, 32, 39, and… - [Incident 20010925025339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010925025339I), Sep 25, 2001: Bell 206L3 (N95LP), Ftatkinson, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was flying at 300' AGL. Did not see bird, only heard the thump. Both windshield halves cracked, will be replaced. - [Accident 20010725023509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010725023509A), Jul 25, 2001: Bell 206B3 (N313JP), Jacksonville, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On July 25, 2001, at approximately 1820 hours (local), Jacksonville sheriff's helicopter N313JP, piloted by hector jose rivera, was asked to perfrom an… - [Accident 19990617007179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990617007179A), Jun 17, 1999: Bell 206B3 (N94WF), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. 1979 Bell 206B-III helicopter was involved in aerial application over the Delaware river and was flying low over the river when the skids contacted the water,… - [Incident 19980615038549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980615038549I), Jun 15, 1998: Bell 206B (N228EH), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Destroyed. (-5) The pilot and passengers stated that the engine lost power during flight. The pilot executed an autorational landing to the water without damaging the… - [Incident 19980216005159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980216005159I), Feb 16, 1998: Bell 206B (N214MH), Galveston, TX. Narrative: engine lost partial power about two minutes after takeoff from an off shore platform. Pilot could not maintain flight and landed in the water after… - [Incident 19970206008571I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970206008571I), Feb 6, 1997: Bell 206B (N228EH), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: horizon helicopters, BHT-206, N228EH and air logistics, BHT-206, N27569, rotor blades collided during horizon helicopter N228EH, ground runup. Air… - [Accident 19970123000779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970123000779A), Jan 23, 1997: Bell 206B3 (N2047R), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Struck radio tower. Fell to ground in pieces. Transporting workers for tree eadiction. - [Accident 19961016032989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961016032989A), Oct 16, 1996: Bell 206B3 (N2762G), Casper, WY, Substantial damage. Engine flameout. Autorotated to road. Right skid broke on slide on landing. Rotor decay. Too low and slow. - [Accident 19960302004479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960302004479A), Mar 2, 1996: Bell 206B3 (N312RS), Chandler, OK, Destroyed. Began parking lot landing. Near spot elected go around better site. Engine quit. Tailboom hit hard landing. Burned. - [Accident 19941204040509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941204040509A), Dec 4, 1994: Bell 206B (N3179X), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Engine flame out. Autorotated to beach hard landing. Rolled. Not equipped for operating in snow. No particle kit. - [Incident 19930621028489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930621028489I), Jun 21, 1993: Bell 206B3 (N11CQ), Golden Valley, MN, Minor damage. A golf ball penetrated windshield on approach to landing. Landed safely. Golf course is located near helipad. - [Incident 19921006051509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921006051509I), Oct 6, 1992: Bell 206B (N4168W), Austin, TX. Engine chip caution light in flight. Emergency landing. Found NR2 engine compressor bearing had failed. - [Accident 19920111000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920111000349A), Jan 11, 1992: Bell 206B3 (N95AT), Crocket, CA, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Main rotors struck powerline that was suspended over a strait and crashed into water. Survey flight for oil spill. - [Accident 19900827036549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900827036549A), Aug 27, 1990: Bell 206B (N16933), Elkhorn, WI, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Indicates pilot flew into area of fog shortly after lift off. Lost control. Impacted hillside. VFR equipped only. - [Incident 19870819049539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870819049539I), Aug 19, 1987: Bell 206B (N206BY), Bowling Green, VA, Minor damage. Rotor blade struck an antenna mount on a post during landing, following spray operations. - [Accident 19870317006259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870317006259A), Mar 17, 1987: Bell 206B (N9AR), Valdez, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Checking fire near pipeline on pipeline patrol,flew into wires and crashed. Pilots attention diverted. Lines marked - [Accident 19861029052129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861029052129A), Oct 29, 1986: Bell 206B (N52EG), Brattleboro, VT, Destroyed. The helicopter hit trees during low level flight. The VFR pilot had entered IFR conditions. - [Accident 19860115075759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860115075759A), Jan 15, 1986: Bell 206B (N3179X), Waimea, HI, Substantial damage. Loss of power during cruise with a hard landing on autorotation. Found a broken pneumatic line at fuel controller. - [Accident 19850615038129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850615038129A), Jun 15, 1985: Bell 206B3 (N3179X), Lahainai, HI, Substantial damage. Collided with surf on forced landing after engine failed. Water found in fuel system. Water in vent tube in error. - [Accident 19850614025371A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850614025371A), Jun 14, 1985: Bell 206B3 (N156L), West Palm Beach, FL, Destroyed. During hover to parking, blades struck idling rotors of N159L. Blade fragments struck other aircraft. - [Incident 19790108001389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790108001389I), Jan 8, 1979: Bell 206A (N16933), Corpus Christi, TX, Minor damage. A parked aircraft, N6221G, blown over by blade wash from this helicopter. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (15) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SR00313AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00313AT): Installation of B.A.P. Full-Length Hard Surface Skid Shoes, P/N 206-112-401-N.T.H. Brauer Aerospace Products, Inc. Lists 206 Series - [STC SR00850LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00850LA): Installation of Tyler BSS/Universal mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series - [STC SH1091SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1091SO): Replace existing battery with an Eagle-Picher magnum 13 battery. Aviall Services, Inc. Lists 206 Series - [STC SR01411NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01411NY): Installation of OSAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator. Technisonic Industries Limited. Lists 206 Series - [STC SR01352NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01352NY): Installation of WESCAM Centerline Nosemount. WESCAM. Lists 206 Series - [STC SR00883LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00883LA): Installation of a gyromount camera mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series - [STC SH4516NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4516NM): Installation of Troll Technology/ Microwave Radio Corp. SKYPOD Antenna System, Model CA-3000 HOD. Wescam. Lists 206 Series - [STC SR09248RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09248RC): Installation of an elastomeric tail rotor bearing. Lord Corporation. Lists 206 Series - [STC SR00897LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00897LA): Installation of a Tyler Camera Systems sensor platform mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series - [STC SR00898LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00898LA): Installation of a J/R tube nose mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series - [STC SA1910SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1910SO): Installation of B.A.P. full-length hard surface skid shoes. Brauer Aerospace Products. Lists 206 Series - [STC SH3567SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3567SW): Installation of instrument panel and radio console kit. Sextant Avionique, Inc. Lists 206 Series - [STC SA3372NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3372NM): Installation of North American Industries Model Five Automatic Flagman on the right rear landing gear. Weyerhaeuser Company. Lists 206 Series - [STC SH4615SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4615SW): Inclined pedestal (structure only). Jetronics, Inc. Lists 206 Series - [STC SA4206WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4206WE): Installation of Ametek TOT indicator, P/N SEL-019AU. A Biederman, Inc. Lists 206 Series --- 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.