Bell 206B

NTSB investigations · 724

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NTSB LAX04FA329Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Kalaheo, HIThe pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of turbulent, reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to this accident was…Sep 25, 2004 · N16849 · DestroyedNTSB MIA04LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Panama City, FLInadequate maintenance inspection resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to a loose pneumatic line on the governor and ditching of the helicopter.Aug 24, 2004 · N107PH · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Atlantic City, WYthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, improper in-flight planning and decision making, and failure to compensate for wind conditions, resulting in collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the intentional low-level maneuver, and the wind…Aug 23, 2004 · N2751U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04TA163Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Mead, WAThe reversal of the reel machine during a sock line pull which resulted in a loss of control while hovering out of ground effect. Factors were the failure of company management to develop adequate procedures for conducting sock line pulls, the inadequate…Aug 17, 2004 · N34698 · DestroyedNTSB LAX04CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Kahului, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing factors were the direct crosswind and his lack of total experience in the accident helicopter make and model.Aug 16, 2004 · N529RS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA281Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Little Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects and terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors in the accident were the high, rising terrain, and the high density altitude.Jul 26, 2004 · N549W · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · East Cameron 13The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the fuel quantity gauge's improper fuel level indication, missing instrument placard, company maintenance personnel's improper maintenance records, disregard for company procedures,…Jul 21, 2004 · N133RT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cushing, OKthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flight, sun glare, and the static wires.Jun 27, 2004 · N27TV · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA249Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to adequately clear the left skid of obstacles resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions.Jun 25, 2004 · N97AZ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04TA137Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Graysville, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to hover with a tailwind.Jun 22, 2004 · N3902W · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Prosser, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.Jun 9, 2004 · N213SD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Auburn, WALoss of control for undetermined reasons.May 23, 2004 · N206AF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04TA075Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Decatur, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.Feb 18, 2004 · N16MV · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cranston, RIThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the wind change.Nov 26, 2003 · N90013 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Venice, LAThe failure of the forward boost pump while in cruise flight while operating with less than 10 gallons of fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the inoperative forward fuel boost pump caution light switch.Nov 25, 2003 · N125TA · Minor damageNTSB CHI04LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Coleman, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The garage building was a factor.Nov 3, 2003 · N3198C · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA005Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Swisshome, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering. The power line, mountainous terrain with high obstructions (thick trees and underbrush) and the operators failure to maintain a "hazard map" as indicated in their procedures manual…Oct 14, 2003 · N86W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA224Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-B3 · Galveston 395The reason for loss of control was undetermined.Sep 12, 2003 · N12HT · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Kisatchie, LAA loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.Sep 9, 2003 · N197AA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Long Beach, CAthe pilot's inadequate remedial action in response to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Sep 6, 2003 · N59506 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mason, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A contributing factor was the sunglare.Aug 20, 2003 · N9877Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03TA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell BHT-206-B3 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to adequately clear the right skid of obstructions which resulted in a dynamic rollover to the right during takeoff and damage to the helicopter.Jul 30, 2003 · N876M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA241Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Waialeale,Kauai, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance/altitude while descending over mountainous terrain, and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds and a low ceiling.Jul 23, 2003 · N37741 · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Aniak, AKThe compressor discharge pressure line (Pc line) B-nut coming loose at the fuel control unit, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees during an autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the…Jul 10, 2003 · N111MT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Lansing, ILThe dynamic rollover encountered by the pilot. Factors were the inadequate remedial action by the pilot due to his failure to prevent the rollover, and the inadequate facility with regard to the design of the landing platform.Jul 2, 2003 · N52L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Baxter, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors contributing to this accident were the helicopter's low airspeed, low altitude, the crosswind, and the trees.Jun 20, 2003 · N79BH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Malone, TXa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Jun 6, 2003 · N242TK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Broomfield, COthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision.May 31, 2003 · N382SP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hurst, TXThe improper flare by the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in the hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.May 7, 2003 · N81519 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Putnam, TXthe pilot's failure to properly interpret and confirm a faulty tachometer instrument indication and his improper flare during the ensuing precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the failure of the tachometer.Jan 9, 2003 · N115TV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Odenton, MDThe pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 18, 2002 · N651GA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA015Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Kingman, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during cruise flight, which resulted in the helicopter striking a transmission line, and subsequently the ground.Nov 15, 2002 · N16962 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Elsie, ORThe shattering and separation of the forward right (pilot's) windscreen for undetermined reason(s).Jul 24, 2002 · N60PH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Three Rivers, MIA loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Jul 6, 2002 · N60EA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Raton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the static wire. Factors were the static wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.Jun 27, 2002 · N2779B · DestroyedNTSB SEA02TA110Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Rainier, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while trying to land. Rough/uneven terrain, inaccurate performance data calculations, inadequate in-flight planning and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.Jun 25, 2002 · N1087L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing. A contributing factor was fuel starvation.May 24, 2002 · N191RH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Rosenberg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.May 12, 2002 · N717NH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Walnut Hill, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of the backing off of the PC air line "B" nut due to the improper installation by the company maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the…Apr 11, 2002 · N513FD · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Leadville, COthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the downdraft.Apr 4, 2002 · N997GM · DestroyedNTSB ATL02TA021Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206 · Awendaw, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation.Dec 21, 2001 · N206HE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 B-2 · Aieia, HIThe pilot's loss of lateral control while in a hover that resulted in a rollover and collision with the ground. A factor was the unclear exit and boarding procedures provided to the work crew, who were non-aviators, during the preflight briefing.Dec 4, 2001 · N968YC · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Bryce, UTloss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the low airspeed and altitude at which to perform an autorotation.Dec 1, 2001 · N911KH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.Oct 22, 2001 · N8104J · DestroyedNTSB LAX01FA306Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hilo, HIThe failure of the mechanic to secure the No. 8 bearing thrust nut during maintenance work, which resulted in the total failure of the first stage turbine wheel shaft. Also causal was his misjudgment of his height during the flare resulting in a hard landing.…Sep 30, 2001 · N206KS · DestroyedNTSB IAD01FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his inadequate recovery from the resultant unanticipated right yaw.Aug 1, 2001 · N89FB · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · San Francisco, CAThe failure of the accessory gearbox 2 1/2 bearing in fatigue resulting in the complete loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the autorotational flare maneuver is also causal. The…Jul 12, 2001 · N474SF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Salinas, CAthe student's improper use of the cyclic controls and his failure to relinquish aircraft control, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Jun 29, 2001 · N2269A · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-206-B · Ringgold, VApilot's failure to properly control the helicopter during a slope landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Apr 8, 2001 · N17HA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mineral Wells, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 8, 2001 · N152AL · Substantial damage
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