Bell 206L

FAA incident reports · 58

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Accident 20240926014629ABell 206L · Fern Prairie, WAOn September 26th the pilot was flying, from toutle, WA to boring Oregon single pilot, no cargo and 150 lbs of fuel. Around 4:00 pm the pilot experienced sudden onset severe/extreme main rotor vibration while in normal cruise flight at 1000 ft AGL and 95KTS.…Sep 26, 2024 · N9984K · Substantial damageIncident 20180624008539IBell 206L · Andrews, SCWhile flying approximately 20 feet above the black river, struck power lines crossing the river.Jun 24, 2018 · N12EW · Minor damageAccident 20160404021409ABell 206L · Pigeon Forge, TNOn April 4, 2016, about 1610 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L, N16760, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The helicopter was operated by great smoky mountain helicopters, inc., doing business as, smoky…Apr 4, 2016 · N16760 · Destroyed · 5 fatalAccident 20080304012159ABell 206L · Nikolai, AK(-23) The helicopter was conducting a filming operation through a canyon, operating in close proximity to the terrain. During the flight the aircraft encountered gusty wind conditions. The wind conditions reduced the control effectiveness of the tail rotor,…Mar 4, 2008 · N404EH · Substantial damageAccident 20050614033659ABell 206L · New York, NY(-23) Helicopter apparently experienced rotor droop due to an over gross weight condition and high density altitude (hot humid day) that caused the aircraft to impact water.Jun 14, 2005 · N78TD · Substantial damageAccident 20040929022539ABell 206L · Belle Chasse, LA(-23) The pilot pulled collective to slow helicopter, power decreased. Pilot looked at the gauges and noticed N2 and nr fell to 90%. Pilot ditched helicopter in the gulf of Mexico.Sep 29, 2004 · N34CA · DestroyedAccident 20011018036319ABell 206L · Anchorage, AK(-23) On 10/18/2001, PIC departed fire island with a Bell long ranger, L1, N400EH, with four passengers. PIC received a special VFR clearance to enter into the anc class b airspace. Statements from two surviving passengers stated that they were flying low…Oct 18, 2001 · N400EH · No damage · 3 fatalAccident 19990810011679ABell 206L · Cape Girardeau, MO1978 Bell 206L helicopter was taking off from a helo pad on the top of a building, but the APU cord had not been disconnected, the acft yawed, the cord disconnected, and the acft nosed over and landed on a street four stories below, other circumstances are…Aug 10, 1999 · N810F · Substantial damageIncident 19981119031429IBell 206LStudent pilot was practicing auto rotations in a Bell 206L helocopter and allowed the main rotor rmp to drop too lowNov 19, 1998 · N34CA · Minor damageAccident 19980518009909ABell 206L · Arlington Heigh, ILDeparted controlled flight. Impacted a residence garage. Strong gusty winds in area. (.4)a witness observed the helicopter fly over his apartment building within 100 feet. He watched the helicopter travel away from the building on a southwesterly heading in a…May 18, 1998 · N41BL · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19970217007019IBell 206L · Confluence, PANarrative: on sight investigation lead to the following; the aircraft made an emergency landing in the youghiogheny river due to tail rotor failure as the result of a wire strike. [privacy data omitted] Submission of this report closes this incident.Feb 17, 1997 · N36SH · Minor damageIncident 19960829031599IBell 206L · New York, NYNarrative: arthur blaylock untied and turned the rotor blade on N121NH 90 degrees. When he released the rotor it dipped down on the other side of the aircraft into the plane of rotation of the rotor of another aircraft (N123NH) which was running at idle on…Aug 29, 1996 · N121NH · Minor damageAccident 19950306005819ABell 206L · Biscayne Bay, FLReported power loss on photo flight ditched in bay. No defects found. Possible main rotor RPM decay. Low and slow.Mar 6, 1995 · N164BH · Substantial damageAccident 19950227002879ABell 206L · Maryland Height, MOOn takeoff engine lost power, aircraft settled to ground and rolled over onto its side. (-4)the pilot of a turbine powered helicopter said he began a hover about three feet above the ground, turned the helicopter into the wind, and initiated a takeoff.…Feb 27, 1995 · N970CC · Substantial damageAccident 19940325006599ABell 206L · Orlando, FLN2 turbine overspeed reported. Began to land. Engine quit too low for autorotation. Crashed. No anomalies found.Mar 25, 1994 · N16705 · Substantial damageAccident 19930807027912ABell 206L1 · Tusayan, AZWaiting takeoff from hellipad rotors were struck by N38903 rotors that was hover taxiing to pad. Blamed wind gust.Aug 7, 1993 · N444CR · DestroyedIncident 19910628029149IBell 206L · Pigeon Forge, TNEngines failed after lift off. Landed hard damaging tail boom. Suspect NR2 bearing failed.Jun 28, 1991 · N16760 · Minor damageAccident 19900210001809ABell 206L · New York, NYSettled and impacted east river during nose low forward flight to obtain translational lift.Feb 10, 1990 · N16664 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 19890825050279IBell 206L · Cidra, Puerto RicoTail rotor struck a pole at the walkway while making an approach to the landing area.Aug 25, 1989 · N96AT · Minor damageAccident 19881110050509ABell 206L · St Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsEngine failed on a photography flight while slowing to hover at 20 feet over water. No time for floats. Rolled overNov 10, 1988 · N16619 · Substantial damageAccident 19880916044959ABell 206L · Lihue, HIAudio and low RPM light on approach. Autorotated to a hard landing. Seal vent valve pressure set too high.Sep 16, 1988 · N278KA · Substantial damageAccident 19871014059649ABell 206L · Trenton, NJThe helicopter landed hard after inflight engine failure. Fuel flow switch from aft tank malfunctioned.Oct 14, 1987 · N16736 · Substantial damageAccident 19870605081729ABell 206L · Port Washington, NYTook off downwind,over gross weight,tot above limits and rotor RPM dropping. Crashed landed short of helipad.Jun 5, 1987 · N120RM · Substantial damageIncident 19870531039279IBell 206L · Pigeon Forge, TNSightseeing helicopter came too close to competitor on takeoff and landings.May 31, 1987 · N16760Incident 19870513038559IBell 206L · New York, NYThe helicopter contacted main rotor blades of a parked helicopter on liftoff.May 13, 1987 · N49575 · Minor damageAccident 19870411009039ABell 206L · Miami, FLThe helicopter impacted the ramp during hover. A non certificated pilot was attempting to steal the aircraft.Apr 11, 1987 · N16780 · Substantial damageAccident 19851220065159ABell 206L · Ainsworth, NEStruck ground at night after encountering freezing drizzle en route to pick up a patient. Ice on rotors possible.Dec 20, 1985 · N110LG · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19850520018519ABell 206L · Duluth, GALifted off to 20 feet, started forward flight and main rotor hit lamp post. Impacted ground in small parking lot.May 20, 1985 · N403DC · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19850514027809IBell 206L · Galveston, TXLoud noise from engine after takeoff. Landed with floats, boat towed aircraft to rig. Second stage compressor inop.May 14, 1985 · N16751 · Minor damageAccident 19850420077509ABell 206L · Kailua, HIAircraft was forced to land in mauna loa crater during a sightseeing tour. Density altitude a factor.Apr 20, 1985 · N478KA · DestroyedAccident 19850309008779ABell 206L · Dauphin Island, ALDeparted into near zero IMC. Wreckage found indicates high speed water impact.Mar 9, 1985 · N16841 · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19831020069789IBell 206L · Freeport, TXTail rotor struck crawe cables at a hovering position. Trying to land on a heaving barge autorotated on to barge.Oct 20, 1983 · N16760 · Minor damageIncident 19821231067899IBell 206L · Wailua, HIPilot had engine flame out. Autorotation landing in field. Unable to duplicate reported flame out problem.Dec 31, 1982 · N278KA · Minor damageAccident 19820830043339ABell 206L · Greenville, SCTail rotor struck a heliport perimeter light on touchdown.Aug 30, 1982 · N403DC · Substantial damageAccident 19820425015621ABell 206L · New York, NYStarted engine, rotors collided with another helicopter, N16696, with rotors idling while loading passengers.Apr 25, 1982 · N49575 · Minor damageIncident 19820326021429IBell 206L · Leeville, LATakeoff aborted when check pilot had no antitorque control when lifting to a hover.Mar 26, 1982 · N16705 · Minor damageIncident 19820324012439IBell 206L · Lihue Kauai, HIPilot hovered too close to parked helicopter whose rotors were turning with none aboard. Both main rotor tips hit.Mar 24, 1982 · N278KA · Minor damageIncident 19811022082599IBell 206L · Ship Shoal Bloc, LATailrotor blades struck safety fence on drilling tender helipad.Oct 22, 1981 · N16705 · Minor damageIncident 19810821050649IBell 206L1 · Scottsbluff, NEEngine losing power autorotation landing. Engine problem_unknown. Swash plate support broken PN206010452005.Aug 21, 1981 · N517EH · Substantial damageAccident 19810807048179ABell 206L · Leeville, LATook off into heavy rain and turbulence. Lost control, crashed in water. Water spouts, thunderstorms in area.Aug 7, 1981 · N9973K · DestroyedIncident 19801113084289IBell 206L1 · Lihue, HIEngine failed, pilot autorotated to a safe landing on a road. Metal chip detector light came on.Nov 13, 1980 · N478KAIncident 19800926080739IBell 206L · Venice, LAEngine failed in cruise. Pilot autorotated to landing in the gulf. Fuel control oil pump failed.Sep 26, 1980 · N9984KIncident 19800914080759IBell 206L · Intracoastal Ci, LAPilot heard grinding noise, engine quit. Autorotated to the gulf. 3rd stage compressor failed.Sep 14, 1980 · N16776 · Minor damageAccident 19800506012679ABell 206L1 · Gibson, LAChip light on. Began return. Engine blew up. Caused cabin smoke, fire, airframe separation. Turbine wheel burst.May 6, 1980 · N5017F · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19800128019839IBell 206L · Salt Lake City, UTSmoke in cockpit caused by disconnected main transmission oil line. Made precautionary landing.Jan 28, 1980 · N110LGIncident 19800104012049IBell 206L · Ogden, UTOil leaking into cabin air conditioning caused smoke. Broken cooling turbine. Airesearch pn 5719351 was replaced.Jan 4, 1980 · N110LGIncident 19791022054799IBell 206L · Rock Springs, WYHelicopter got too close to hospital entrance. Struck building with the tail rotor.Oct 22, 1979 · N110LG · Minor damageIncident 19781220020809IBell 206L · Galveston, TXEngine quit, autorotated to water. Gear box scavenge part for #6 and #7 bearing stripped. Severe engine damageDec 20, 1978 · N16773Incident 19781105023589IBell 206BELL · New York, NYForced landing after transmission oil pressure light came on. Found cracked power takeoff shaft.Nov 5, 1978 · N16664Accident 19781014033999ABell 206B1 · Rockville,In, INOct 14, 1978 · N206M · Substantial damage
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