# NTSB investigations: Bell 206L A list on [Bell 206L](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [NTSB WPR24LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA319.md): Bell 206L · Fern Prairie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2024 · N9984K · Substantial damage > An aeroelastic interaction between the helicopter’s main rotor blades and nodal beam system, which resulted in oscillations that exceeded the design limits of the tailboom. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the main rotor blade manufacturer to… - [NTSB ERA16FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA144.md): Bell 206 · Pigeon Forge, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2016 · N16760 · Destroyed > An inflight loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine fuel pump, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during the subsequent autorotation. The failure of the engine fuel pump resulted from the absence of adequate grease leading to… - [NTSB ANC08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA040.md): Bell 206L · Nikolai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N404EH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts. - [NTSB NYC05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA099.md): Bell 206L · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2005 · N78TD · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and water. Factors were a high ambient temperature and unfavorable winds. - [NTSB MIA04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA132.md): Bell 206L · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N34CA · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on short final to land on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, which resulted in the pilot ditching the helicopter into the water. - [NTSB SEA02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA008.md): Bell 206L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N400EH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy… - [NTSB FTW01IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA061.md): Bell 206-L3 · Wc 368 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2001 · N142DP · Minor damage > fuel exhaustion during approach due to the pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB CHI99LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA298.md): Bell 206L · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N810F · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, in that the auxiliary power unit cord was not removed. The brick wall was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI98FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA159.md): Bell 206L-1 · Arlington Hgts, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N41BL · Destroyed > Loss of helicopter control for unknown reasons. - [NTSB MIA95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA084.md): Bell 206L · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1995 · N164BH · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate engine power while maneuvering, his failure to take remedial action to recover from the resulting descent, and his decision to make a precautionary landing on the water. - [NTSB CHI95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA093.md): Bell 206L · Maryland Hts, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1995 · N970CC · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of two attachment bolts that connected the driveshaft to the geared portion of a driveshaft coupling. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate maintenance, uneven terrain in the touchdown area for the forced landing, and the… - [NTSB MIA94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA100.md): Bell 206L · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N16705 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to cross-check a faulty engine speed indication with other engine performance indications to verify whether an engine malfunction had actually occurred, and his failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during an emergency landing. The… - [NTSB LAX93FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA316.md): Bell 206L1 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N444CR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot of N444CR to maintain adequate main rotor clearance from N38903, and the operator's failure to provide adequate or recommended safe helipad dimensions. A factor in the accident was the lack of visual reference to the rotating blades of… - [NTSB SEA92T#A05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92T%23A05.md): Bell 206L · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N5741X · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA067.md): Bell 206L · New York City, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N16664 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the wind resulting in a downwind takeoff. Additionally the loss of lift when the helicopter flew off the heliport platform, prior to reaching effective translational lift, resulted in the helicopter settling into the water. - [NTSB MIA89LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA024.md): Bell 206L · St. Thomas · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1988 · N16619 · Substantial damage > The plt autorotated the helicopter into the water after a loss of power while transitioning from fwd flight to a hover. While landing with the emergency floats armed, he attempted to deploy the floats but was unable. The plt & pax evacuated. The helicopter… - [NTSB LAX88LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA325.md): Bell 206L · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N278KA · Substantial damage > During a local sightseeing flight, the pilot reported that while on final approach for landing, the audio and light for low RPM sounded and illuminated. The helicopter was autorotated. It initially bounced when it touched down, then landed hard. The engine… - [NTSB NYC88DHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHD01.md): Bell 206L · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N16736 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's poor aircraft handling during the autorotation. - [NTSB NYC87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA164.md): Bell 206L · Port Washington, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1987 · N120RM · Substantial damage > The plt of a Bell 206L made a downwind tkof with the acft loaded more than 100 lbs over the maximum allowable gross tkof weight. At an altitude of approx 100 ft, while complying with noise abatement tkof procedures, the plt experienced decreasing main rotor… - [NTSB MIA87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA133.md): Bell 206L · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1987 · N16780 · Substantial damage > Unlicensed pilot lost control of helicopter while in hover while attempting to steal the helicopter. The aircraft crashed to earth and rolled over. The pilot was on probation for attempting to steal a helicopter on a previous occasion. The plt received minor… - [NTSB FTW87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA016.md): Bell 206L · Galveston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1986 · N16772 · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to hover in a tailwind of 35 KTS which exceeded the acft manufacturers performance limitiations for operations in allowable relative wind. The plt lost control of the acft on lift-off. The acft rolled over and came to rest on its right… - [NTSB MKC86FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA037.md): Bell 206L · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N110LG · Destroyed > This med-evac helicopter was being positioned to pick up a patient. The plt obtained a wx briefing which included a forecast for a chance of marginal VMC along the planned route, although at the time of the briefing the dest weather was VMC. The flt departed… - [NTSB ATL85FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA170.md): Bell 206L · Duluth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N403DC · Destroyed > After loading a seriously burned patient in the helicopter, the plt started the eng & lifted off from the hospital parking lot. Immediately after lift-off, he started forward translational flt. About 65 ft from the lift-off point, an advancing main rotor… - [NTSB LAX85FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA217.md): Bell 206-L1 · Kailua/Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N478KA · Destroyed > A revenue sight-seeing helicopter flight operating under 14 CFR 91 collided with lava rock while attempting a forced landing on the summit of muana loa volcano after a partial loss of power. The pilot stated that while in a shallow downwind turn at aprx 200… - [NTSB ATL85FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA112.md): Bell 206L · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N16841 · Destroyed > Plt departed for offshore oil rig 3 times. Two times reported returning due to fog. After third report, plt said he was IFR. No further radio communication. Wreckage indicative of high speed water impact. Dense fog and low ceiling reported offshore south of… - [NTSB ATL82DA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA257.md): Bell 206L · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1982 · N403DC · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was making an approach to a new helipad that was still under construction when he felt a severe vibration. After landing and shutdown, he discovered that the tail rotor had struck the glass cover of a heliport perimeter light. - [NTSB NYC82FHJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHJ04.md): Bell 206L · New York, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N49575 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The accident involved two Bell 206L helicopters that were parked beside one another, but headed in opposite directions. When the pilot of N49575 arrived, the other helicopter, N16696, was operating with the rotors at about 60% RPM (flight idle) while… - [NTSB FTW81DA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DA129.md): Bell 206L · Leeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1981 · N9973K · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA069.md): Bell 206L-1 · Gibson, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 6, 1980 · N5017F · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEX01.md): Bell 206 · Rockville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1978 · N206M · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FJA01.md): Bell 206L · Waimea Cnyn, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1978 · N477KH · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78FJA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FJA09.md): Bell 206L · Lihue Kauai, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1978 · N176KH · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC78FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA020.md): Bell 206L · Courtney, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 5, 1978 · N200BA · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC78DA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DA004.md): Bell 206-L · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1977 · N403EH · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77FHD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD30.md): Bell 206L · Hightstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1977 · N49575 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77IA057.md): Bell 206L · Poolesville, MD · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1977 · N16664 · No damage - [NTSB ANC77FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA017.md): Bell 206L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1976 · N49723 · Destroyed ## 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 ('1181522') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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