# NTSB investigations: Bell 206B, LA

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA172.md): Bell 206B · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2024 · N67183 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA009.md): Bell 206 · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2021 · N373SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to compensate for an unanticipated right yaw, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and helicopter control.
- [NTSB CEN13FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA009.md): Bell 206B · Crowley, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N333DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the broadcast tower guy-wires.
- [NTSB CEN11CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA303.md): Bell 206 · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N887T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control during taxi operations, which induced a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DFW05LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA239.md): Bell 206B · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N230CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA252.md): Bell 206B · Myrtle Grove, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N59539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA043.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N125TA · Minor damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB FTW03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA216.md): Bell 206B-3 · Kisatchie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N197AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA181.md): Bell 206B · Deville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the external load that was setting on the ground while hovering. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA161.md): Bell 206B · Cocodrie, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N7817S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the platform's safety fence during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA187.md): Bell 206B · Cameron, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N59604 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA326.md): Bell 206B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7929J · Substantial damage
  > The disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting. Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of…
- [NTSB FTW97LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA252.md): Bell 206B · New Iberia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N49661 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A related factor was his failure to follow the company procedure of maintaining visual contact with the external long-line cable, while hovering with it attached.
- [NTSB FTW97FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA208.md): Bell 206B · Intracoastl Cty, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N115AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Factors were the failure of the pilot of N2773A to use the available traffic advisory service and the failure of the operator of N2773A to make the use of traffic advisory services a company…
- [NTSB FTW97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA030.md): Bell 206B-3 · Creole, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N2043B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence.
- [NTSB FTW96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA147.md): Bell 206BIII · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N115FH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted maneuver which exceeded the dynamic capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA032.md): Bell 206L-3 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N206SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the helicopter after an apparent loss of power during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA093.md): Bell 206BIII · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N57340 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately perform a preflight. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA172.md): Bell B206BIII · Cameron, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N59558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to jettison the external load.
- [NTSB FTW90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA107.md): Bell 206BIII · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N2187P · Substantial damage
  > Restricted movement of the right skid assembly causing the lateral center of gravity to be exceeded during the attempted take off.
- [NTSB FTW89LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA150.md): Bell 206B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N5006N · Substantial damage
  > Pilot'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…
- [NTSB FTW89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA026.md): Bell 206B · Chalmette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1988 · N83109 · Substantial damage
  > The rated pilot's inadequate takeoff technique the the instructor pilot's momentary lack of judgement in having the pilot attempt a hydraulics off takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW84LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA378.md): Bell 206B · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1984 · N4830 · Destroyed
  > The helicopter was on a cargo, non scheduled air taxi flight when the plt smelled smoke. A precautionary landing was made on a beach after which the acft was destroyed by fire.
- [NTSB FTW83LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA371.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1983 · N2268X · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed hard during an autorotation landing. The plt said he could not control the engine RPM with RPM switch onthe collective or the manual throttle control. N2 tended to go over 100 percent. The plt notified his company and planned for an…
- [NTSB FTW82FRJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ17.md): Bell 206B · Jamestown, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1982 · N5754P · Destroyed
  > The pilot was conducting aerial burning operations over a wooded area when he heard a loud bang from the engine area of the helicopter. At that time, the helicopter was approximately 20 ft above the tallest tree in the area with the aerial torch burning. The…
- [NTSB FTW82DA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA323.md): Bell 206B · Grand Isle, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N59504 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was approaching an offshore platform for landing at about 100 ft AGL when he felt the helicopter shudder. He also heard an engine-out horn and a low-rotor-rpm warning. He turned away from the platform, popped the emergency floats and initiated an…
- [NTSB FTW81DA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DA114.md): Bell 206B · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1981 · N45AL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FRD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRD27.md): Bell 206B · Plaquemire, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1981 · N90332 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA020.md): Bell 206B · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1980 · N222LM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DA014.md): Bell 206B3 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 2, 1980 · N5003Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DA117.md): Bell 206B · Intracstl Cy, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1980 · N27758 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA081.md): Bell 206B · Intercstl City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1980 · N59541 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DA072.md): Bell 206B · Intracstl Cy, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1980 · N90095 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRD19.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1980 · N16966 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA030.md): Bell 206B · Montegut, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 3, 1980 · N30TA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DA100.md): Bell 206B · Morgan City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1979 · N5018F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DRD49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRD49.md): Bell 206B · Intracstl City, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1979 · N90171 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA096.md): Bell 206B · Cut Off, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N4715R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRD44.md): Bell 206B · Bell Rose, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1979 · N4830 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DA085.md): Bell 206B · Morgan City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N14852 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA071.md): Bell 206B · Cameron, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1979 · N59627 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRD09.md): Bell 206B · Lutcher, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1978 · N33TA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DA006.md): Bell 206B · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1978 · N90026 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DA087.md): Bell 206B · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N59600 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA073.md): Bell 206B · Intracstl City, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1978 · N9908K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA058.md): Bell 206B · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1978 · N7979S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRD24.md): Bell 206B · Intracstl City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1978 · N16718 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA003.md): Bell 206B · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1977 · N157AL · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRD45.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1977 · N90151 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRD40.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1977 · N2653 · Substantial damage

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## 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" = 'LA' 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=LA

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