# NTSB investigations: Bell 206B, FL

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA059.md): Bell 206B · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2024 · N422RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a tailwind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA269.md): Bell 206B · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N27UK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA206.md): Bell 206 · Lake Apopka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2022 · N206BX · Substantial damage
  > A collision with water following a loss of visual reference to the water surface due to sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA21LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA023.md): Bell 206 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2020 · N777CP · Substantial damage
  > Improper torquing of the “B” nut at the fuel control unit, which led to a total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation that resulted in substantial damage.
- [NTSB ERA17TA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17TA170.md): Bell 206 · Orange Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N911GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the helicopter's skid and the firefighting bucket and suspension cable, which resulted in the cable becoming entangled on the landing skid and a subsequent loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA060.md): Bell 206B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2014 · N418SV · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA12LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA366.md): Bell 206B · Longboat Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N806LA · Substantial damage
  > Unknown personnel's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's engine fuel pump replacement guidance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the engine fuel pump failure.
- [NTSB ERA12LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA210.md): Bell 206B · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2012 · N83AP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's attempted takeoff in gusting wind conditions while the student pilot was adjusting her anti-torque pedals, which resulted in a dynamic rollover event.
- [NTSB ERA12MA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12MA122.md): Bell 206B · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N5016M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the pilot’s improper decision was his self-induced pressure to complete the trip.
- [NTSB ERA09CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA249.md): Bell 206 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N25PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA047.md): Bell 206B · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N281CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.
- [NTSB MIA07FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA147.md): Bell 206B · Nokomis, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N261BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water.
- [NTSB MIA07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA148.md): Bell 206B3 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N267MW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts following tail rotor blade damage in 1999, the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts in 2004, following their knowledge that the tail rotor…
- [NTSB ANC06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA122.md): Bell 206B · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2006 · N121RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA123.md): Bell 206B · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N515AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during a precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the unusual noise as a result of an improper repaired air conditioner compressor system.
- [NTSB MIA05CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA160.md): Bell 206B3 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N39MK · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and main rotor contact with tail boom.
- [NTSB MIA05LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA095.md): Bell 206B · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N2285B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountered dynamic rollover while lifting off from an area in the everglades with 6-7 foot tall sawgrass nearby.
- [NTSB MIA05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA055.md): Bell 206B · Bonifay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N35BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb after takeoff and his continued descent which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA123.md): Bell 206B3 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N107PH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to a loose pneumatic line on the governor and ditching of the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA03TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03TA152.md): Bell BHT-206-B3 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N876M · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA070.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1998 · N26EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic) while attempting a takeoff to a hover, which led to an on-ground loss of control (dynamic rollover).
- [NTSB MIA97FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA172.md): Bell 206B · Winter Park, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N61PP · Destroyed
  > The pilots improper in-flight planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover with a tailwind resulting in an in-flight loss of directional control due to loss of tailrotor effectiveness/unanticipated right yaw, and subsequent in-flight collision…
- [NTSB MIA96TA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA236.md): Bell 206B III · Flamingo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1996 · N2113Z · Substantial damage
  > the wire strike protection guide became entangled in a mangrove branch which resulted in helicopter control not being maintained.
- [NTSB MIA95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA205.md): Bell 206B · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N193JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the cyclic during a power-on autorotative landing (low flare), resulting in the ventral fin colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA044.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N163BH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment.
- [NTSB MIA94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA144.md): Bell 206B · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N72Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number five bearing, shaft, or thomas coupling for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's delayed response in conducting the emergency procedure by not reducing the throttle to idle position, and…
- [NTSB MIA93T#A03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93T%23A03.md): Bell 206B · Cooper City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N4MS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA229.md): Bell 206B · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N333FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA91TF#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91TF%2301.md): Bell 206B · Boca Grande, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N905CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA040.md): Bell 206B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N2756P · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA158.md): Bell 206B · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N2164Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper control input after the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB MIA89TL#04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89TL%2304.md): Bell 206B · Ochopee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N2210W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA84FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA067.md): Bell 206B · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1984 · N51DC · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the helicopter flying at 100 to 150 ft above the water & about 100 yds offshore. They observed & heard nothing unusual, except they said the helicopter began descending until it impacted the water. The rear doors had been removed for the…
- [NTSB MIA83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA199.md): Bell 206B · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N51DC · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt at aprx 600 ft AGL, a catastrophic failure of the engine's 3rd stage turbine occurred. The plt related that he observed an engine chip detector light, which was followed almost immediately by fire in the engine. He made a successful…
- [NTSB MIA82FLD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FLD09.md): Bell 206B · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1981 · N7021J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DA059.md): Bell 206B · Malabar, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1980 · N5004U · No damage
- [NTSB MIA80FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA039.md): Bell 206B · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 29, 1980 · N5015Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKT69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT69.md): Bell 206B · Ft Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1977 · N90324 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD41.md): Bell 206B · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1977 · N59640 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA027.md): Cessna 172 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1977 · N733KF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKT32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKT32.md): Bell 206B · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1975 · N750LT · 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181511'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1181511&state=FL

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