# NTSB investigations: Bell 206B-III A list on [Bell 206B-III](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b-iii.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [NTSB WPR26LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA347.md): Bell 206B-III · Creswell, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 18, 2026 · N50141 · Substantial damage > On September 18, 2026, at 1018 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B-III, N50141, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Creswell, North Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was being operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB GAA19CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA519.md): Bell 206 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2019 · N218GH · Substantial damage > 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.md): Bell 206B III · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2014 · N43MA · Substantial damage > A dynamic rollover during attempted liftoff. - [NTSB WPR11LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA151.md): Bell 206B-III · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2011 · N206BY · Substantial damage > 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.md): Bell 206 · Roseville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N302MG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard. - [NTSB LAX07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA072.md): Bell Helicopter 206BIII · Springville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2007 · N185BC · Substantial damage > 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.md): Bell 206B3 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2006 · N2763R · Substantial damage > 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 the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA327.md): Bell 206B-III · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N56MC · Substantial damage > 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.md): Bell 206B-III · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N313JP · Destroyed > 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 the helicopter descending and colliding with a house and the… - [NTSB NYC99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA147.md): Bell 206B-III · Tinicum, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N94WF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude above the water. - [NTSB MIA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA070.md): Bell 206-B3 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1997 · N2047R · Destroyed > 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.md): Bell 206B-3 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1996 · N2762G · Substantial damage > 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.md): Bell B206-BIII · Chandler, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N312RS · Destroyed > the reported loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ANC95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA014.md): Bell 206B · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N3179X · Substantial damage > 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 the forced landing area and no installation of the… - [NTSB MIA92WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA074.md): Bell 206-B-III · Bridgetown, Barbados · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 1992 · N27AJ · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX92FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA088.md): Bell 206BIII · Crockett, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N95AT · Destroyed > 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 not conspicuous. - [NTSB MIA91GA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91GA050.md): Bell 206 B3 · St. Marks, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1990 · N37AN · Destroyed > 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 failure to obtain a full weather briefing prior to departure… - [NTSB CHI90MA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90MA244.md): Bell 206B · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N16933 · Destroyed > 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 terrain, and the lack of visual cues that were available to the… - [NTSB ANC87FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA051.md): Bell 206B-3 · Valdez, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1987 · N9AR · Substantial damage > The helicopter collided with transmission lines while on pipeline patrol, fatally injuring the pilot and seriously injuring the observer. The observer stated that he and the pilot had been flying towards a burning object on the snow near two snow machines… - [NTSB NYC87FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA025.md): Bell 206B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N52EG · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed into a wooded ridge aprx 2 NM from it's liftoff location. Persons who reside under the flt path were awakened by the acft as it was descending into IMC at what sounded like full power. The plt's heliport was at an elevation of 950 ft… - [NTSB LAX86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA091.md): Bell 206B-3 · Waimea, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1986 · N3179X · Substantial damage > While on a local flt, the plt descended to aprx 500 ft AGL and flew the helicopter along a coastal area. He reported the helicopter suddenly lost power and he initiated an autorotative landing to the beach where the helicopter 'had a hard landing.' An exam… - [NTSB LAX85LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA282.md): Bell 206B-III · Lahaina, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N3179X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine failed at an altitude of 800 feet MSL during the climb to cruise phase of a sightseeing flight with 3 passengers on board. The acft landed in the surf of the pacific ocean and damaged the tail rotor. The pilot and passengers… - [NTSB MIA85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA192.md): Bell 206B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1985 · N156L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Two helicopters had just completed a mail delivery operation as a flt of two. N159L had landed and the plt left the eng running so as to let the eng operting temp stabilize. N156L approached in a ground hover and collided with N159L. The two plts received… ## 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 ('1181506') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b-iii/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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