Bell 206B

NTSB investigations · 724

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NTSB FTW91FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · So. Marsh 275The inflight structural failure and separation of the vertical fin which led to a loss of control and mast bumping. The failure of the fin was due to inadequate corrosion control efforts by the operator.Apr 23, 1991 · N213AL · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Honolulu, HIInaccurate fuel consumption calculation by the pilot. A factor was the partial deflation of the emergency flotation equipment.Mar 9, 1991 · N2072C · DestroyedNTSB ANC91LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-B · Kodiak, AKA loss of control and collision with terrain after the helicopter entered a whiteout condition.Feb 16, 1991 · N59568 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell B 206B III · So. Pass Blk 70The pilot's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons shortly after departure. Factors in the accident were the restrictions to visibility that existed at the time.Jan 19, 1991 · N2269V · DestroyedNTSB SEA90FA079Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Coeur D'Alene, IDFailure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain rotor RPM, and a delay by the FAA inspector (flight examiner) in taking remedical action.Dec 9, 1990 · N53MA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91TF#01Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B · Boca Grande, FLDec 7, 1990 · N905CA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Fort Pierce, FLThe incorrect cyclic control input by the student during the touchdown autorotation landing and failure of the CFI to correct this before the helicopter touched down.Dec 6, 1990 · N2756P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Kokhanok, AKThe failure of the compressor end of the air compressor scroll to tee tube assembly causing the engine to spool down. The forced landing in eneven, unprepared, and lightly forested terrain were factors.Sep 9, 1990 · N385EH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell B206BIII · Cameron, LAThe pilot's failure to jettison the external load.Aug 30, 1990 · N59558 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · California City, CAThe failure of the helicopter pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the jump aircraft. A factor in the accident was the inability of the jump aircraft pilot to maintain visual contact with the helicopter.Aug 22, 1990 · N250CA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B II · San Francisco, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter in a flight regime conducive to unanticipated right yaw.Aug 14, 1990 · N2917W · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Athens, OHThe pilot's failure to visually acquire and maintain clearance from the powerline(s). Contributing to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.Aug 7, 1990 · N49651 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot's failure to assure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight.Aug 4, 1990 · N750LT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90FA268Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Quincy, CAAn unidentified contaminate lodged in the fuel governor.Jul 25, 1990 · N2292W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Sarasota, FLImproper control input after the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Jul 24, 1990 · N2164Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90IA181Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Lake Ozark, MOCompression assembly blade and emergency floatation gear failure.Jul 19, 1990 · N206AT · Minor damageNTSB LAX90T#A08Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B · San Carlos, AZJul 10, 1990 · N5006Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Carmel Valley, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and improper climb.May 13, 1990 · N75SH · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Kaplan, LARestricted movement of the right skid assembly causing the lateral center of gravity to be exceeded during the attempted take off.May 8, 1990 · N2187P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90TL#03Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B · La Verne, CAMay 3, 1990 · N59560 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pearland, TXDynamic rollover resultant from improper takeoff techniques used by the rated pilot, and inadequate supervision by the company check pilot.Mar 19, 1990 · N5016F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Norwood, MAImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The turbulence was a related factor.Feb 22, 1990 · N41AA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90TL#03Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B · Fort Thompson, SDFeb 12, 1990 · N620 · DestroyedNTSB SEA90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Winthrop, WAWater contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. Darkness and the obstructions in the emergency landing area were related factors.Feb 4, 1990 · N49573 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · High Island 474 (Gulf of Mexico)The pilot's attempted takeoff with one tie-down strap still attached to the helicopter which resulted from an inadequatepreflight inspection of the aircraft.Oct 10, 1989 · N3889W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BII · Grand Prairie, TXThe pilot's decision to execute an abrupt maneuver while hovering downwind, which led to a reduction in rotor RPM and subsequent hard landing.Sep 27, 1989 · N995KP · Substantial damageNTSB BFO89FA079Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · White Plains, MDThe pilot's failure to follow procedures in that he delayed his climb during a night takeoff from a confined area. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night and surrounding obstructions.Sep 10, 1989 · N3195B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Murrieta, CAA partial loss of engine power due to contaminates in the fuel control unit. The origin of the contaminates was not determined. Contributing factor(s) was: the helicopter was not equipped with floats.Sep 6, 1989 · N111JG · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot misjudged the clearance between the helicopter and the power line. The power line (transmission wire) was considered to be a contributing factor.Aug 26, 1989 · N2168S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Oak Grove, LAPilot's improper emergency procedures and flare that led to a hard landing and roll over. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate an autorotation following an undetermined event and failure to maintain directional control during the…Aug 19, 1989 · N5006N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Marys Home, MOThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter.Aug 11, 1989 · N43BL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Nanuet, NYInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Aug 10, 1989 · N16929 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Georgetown, COImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot. The high density altitude, tail wind, gusts, and terrain were related factors.Aug 8, 1989 · N12DY · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89FA175Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Duchesne, UTThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing factors were: lack of mission training provided by the company/operator, the pilot's lack of experience in this type of operation, his lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and…Jul 18, 1989 · N1086C · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Longview, WAThe pilot inadvertently turning off the engine fuel supply instead of the external load fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to jettison the external load during the autorotation.Jul 7, 1989 · N53W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Lewiston, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.May 30, 1989 · N2756Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Camp Verde, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude to clear obstructions in his flight path and visually detect obstructions in order to avert a collision.May 25, 1989 · N49608 · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's improper use of the helicopter's flight controls. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudgement of the external load characteristics.May 17, 1989 · N5013C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89TL#04Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B · Ochopee, FLApr 17, 1989 · N2210W · DestroyedNTSB NYC89GA116Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Airville, PAThe pilot was unable to see and avoid the unmarked power lines stretched across the river. A contributing factor was the lack of visual clues.Apr 12, 1989 · N157P · DestroyedNTSB FTW89FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · West CameronInadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft fuel system by company maintenance personnel and fuel contamination, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Related factors were: a binding (stuck) fuel filter cap bypass valve and partial failure…Apr 5, 1989 · N5004L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89FA101Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Park City, UTAn encounter with strong down-slope winds and gusts during a critiacal phase of flight which caused power required to exceed power available. Contributing factors to the accident was the downhill terrain and the downdraft conditions.Apr 5, 1989 · N16733 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89FA112Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Atlanta, GAFatigue failure of the engine spur adapter gearshaft in an area where there was a lack of lubrication (oil starvation) due to a partially blocked oil delivery tube. Contributing factors were: inattentive maintenance or servicing of the aircraft by unknown…Mar 22, 1989 · N5004F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Corona, CAImproper operation of the cyclic by the student pilot, failure of the student to relinquish control and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.Mar 16, 1989 · N131AT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Harding Twnp, NJThe pilots attempt to conduct the flight with less than required fuel resulting in loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the helicopter while performing an autorotative landing.Feb 23, 1989 · N5754J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Park City, UTThe selection of an unsuitable landing site by the pilot, resulting in tail rotor contact with the terrain and shearing of the tail rotor driveshaft.Jan 8, 1989 · N16733 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · S.Timbalier 151A collision between the aircraft and the platform during the emergency autorotation which caused the left skid and float to separate and destabilized the autorotation. The collision was probably unadoidable due to the maneuver that was being conducted at the…Jan 3, 1989 · N22704 · DestroyedNTSB ATL89FA051Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pinson, ALTwo FAA inspectors were conducting currency training when the helicopter landed hard during a practice power recovery autorotation. The pilot had delayed in applying power and collective pitch. Upon contact with the ground, all engine instruments indicated…Dec 2, 1988 · N3TV · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Chalmette, LAThe rated pilot's inadequate takeoff technique the the instructor pilot's momentary lack of judgement in having the pilot attempt a hydraulics off takeoff.Nov 23, 1988 · N83109 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · West Cameron 28The pilot landed the heicopter on a drilling platform and instructed the mechanic to install only the forward tie-downs. The mechanic secured the forward and aft tie-downs and secured the forward rotor blades. When the pilot returned to the helicopter, he…Sep 1, 1988 · N5747Z · Destroyed
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