# NTSB investigations: Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA077.md): Bell 206L 1 · Cherokee, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · N66RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls during a hover that resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DFW05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA088.md): Bell B-206L-1 · Galliano, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N480RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt input of the collective while the main rotor RPM was at idle, which resulted in a separation of the tail boom.
- [NTSB DFW05FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA073.md): Bell 206-L1 · Gentry, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2005 · N5734M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB DFW05CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA044.md): Bell B206L-1 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N5007F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pumps prior to takeoff. A contributing factor was that the helicopter was at an airspeed and altiutude combination (below height/velocity curve)…
- [NTSB FTW04FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA186.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N1078C · Destroyed
  > The helicopter's in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA168.md): Bell 206-L1 · Vermillion Bay, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N5006F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms and the pilot's inadequate in flight preparation and planning.
- [NTSB CHI04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA107.md): Bell 206L-1 · Boonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N137AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his diverted attention, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA030.md): Bell 206L1 · Paris, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N103AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the main rotor tiedown prior to engine startup. Contributing factors were the pressure induced by conditions/events, improper preflight of the aircraft, and dark night conditions,
- [NTSB CHI03LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA319.md): Bell 206L-1 · Shoals, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N74AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate during the touchdown once visual reference was reduced by the dust in the rotor downwash. Factors were the dusty gravel landing area and the pilot's visual lookout not being possible due to the dust the rotor…
- [NTSB CHI03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA062.md): Bell 206L-1 · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N27AE · Substantial damage
  > The excessive descent rate that required an abrupt flare, resulting in the main rotor severing the tailboom.
- [NTSB CHI03FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA056.md): Bell 206L-1 · B.S. 53, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N3194P · Destroyed
  > The improper approach by the pilot and the settling with power encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA015.md): Bell 206L1 · Albany, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N108AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in an angle of approach in relative wind conditions conducive to a loss of helicopter tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the obstacles surrounding the landing field.
- [NTSB FTW03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA015.md): Bell 206L-1 · Edinburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N303CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tailrotor effectiveness due to the right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the lack of suitable surrounding terrain for landing, which included numerous surrounding obstacles, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX02LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA295.md): Bell 206L-1 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N601GM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI02FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA288.md): Bell 206L-1 · Doland, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N400SL · Destroyed
  > Pilot spatial disorientation while flying in dark night conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control; and the company's inadequate remedial actions after identifying the pilot's night flying deficiency over areas without lighted references. A factor to…
- [NTSB FTW02LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA228.md): Bell 206L-1 · E Cameron 190 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N25GH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA176.md): Bell 206L-3 · Dover, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N103AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during the approach. A contributing factor was dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA178.md): Bell 206L-1 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N1075S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain distance and altitude during landing approach, resulting in the helicopter striking the ground during approach.
- [NTSB DEN02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA044.md): Bell 206L-1 · Salem, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N3894Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ATL02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA048.md): Bell 206L-1 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2002 · N23PJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument conditions that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. Factor were the pilot's alcohol impaired condition, and low cloud conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA172.md): Bell 206-L1 · Wc 173 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N2755N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter during approach.
- [NTSB NYC01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA088.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Seneca Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N2138Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of a bolt in a Thomas coupling on the tail rotor drive shaft, for undetermined reasons, during climb, while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA070.md): Bell 206L-1 · Quincy, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2001 · N61AE · Minor damage
  > The security guard failed to maintain clearance with the operating tail rotor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA030.md): Bell 206L-1 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N80KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate tail rotor clearance while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB DEN01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA012.md): Bell 206L-1 · Mesa Verde, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N613 · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's use of improper materials, and inadequate quality control of the tail rotor blades during the manufacturing process, which resulted in fatigue failure of the blade.
- [NTSB LAX01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA013.md): Bell 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N2233F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control during liftoff due to his improper planning and decisions. Related factors were the high density altitude and helicopter weight condition, and the lack of a suitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB FTW01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA004.md): Bell 206-L1 · Jasper, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N321CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors were the fog and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB FTW00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA252.md): Bell 206-L1 · Eugene Is 296b · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N27680 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA286.md): Bell 206L-1 · Montello, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N10864 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control in hovering flight and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA040.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ship Shoal 225 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N600CK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough water condition.
- [NTSB FTW00RA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA039.md): Bell 206-L1 · Cabinda, Angola · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 1999 · N5005B
- [NTSB SEA00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA020.md): Bell 206L-1 · Neihart, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N519EH · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC99GA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99GA234.md): Bell 206L-1 · Randolph, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1999 · N17SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation from the wires. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB ANC99TA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99TA029.md): Bell 206L-1 · Barrow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1999 · N785SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and the snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA148.md): Bell 206L-1 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N60WJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to maintain main rotor RPM during a landing touchdown, which resulted in the main rotor blades contacting the tailboom.
- [NTSB LAX98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA140.md): Bell 206L-1 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N87WC · Substantial damage
  > An overtemp of the engine during start within 10 hours of the accident, and the failure to report the event to the maintenance facility.
- [NTSB FTW97RA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA323.md): Bell 206L-1 · Arica, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 1997 · N2246Q
- [NTSB FTW97LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA270.md): Bell 206L-1 · Amelia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N3892R · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power due to frog(s) being ingested into the engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of altitude and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97GA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA235.md): Bell BHT-206L-1 · Highland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N27591 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the ingestion of entrapped air that occurred during an abrupt maneuver and fuel-borne contamination that caused the fuel system check valves to leak, resulted in a lower than expected fuel level…
- [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 FTW97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA114.md): Bell 206L-1 · Jamaica Beach, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N5829D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to the loss of visual cues to detect his height above the water. Factors were the low ceilings and fog, and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC96GA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96GA083.md): Bell 206L-1 · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 4, 1996 · N79SP · Destroyed
  > the helicopter manufacturer's inadequate maintenance service bulletin inspection interval which failed to provide timely detection of preexisting fatigue cracks in the tail boom. Factors were: the manufacturer's failure to develop a modification of the failed…
- [NTSB LAX95FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA339.md): Bell 206L-1 · Irvine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N700TH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and the local controller's improper use of ATC procedure/technique. Factors in the accident were the helicopter's low fuel state and lack of…
- [NTSB CHI95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA327.md): Bell 206L · Ware, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N2777W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA313.md): Bell 206-L1 · Johnsondale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N3886J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance altitude while operating at a very low level. The aircraft's lack of wire cutters was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA142.md): Bell 206-BIII · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N206GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA073.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N2752U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site. Factors include snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA126.md): Bell 206L-1 · Barstow, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1994 · N1077N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare altitude during a night autorotation while preoccupied with maintaining proper main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's visual perception which was affected by the outside ambient lighting…
- [NTSB BFO94FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA013.md): Bell 206L-1 · Portland, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N911ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to assure that adequate fuel was available to complete the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the…
- [NTSB DEN93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA060.md): Bell 206L-1 · Mead, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N38Q · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot in command to compensate for wind conditions and maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was: unfavorable wind conditions.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1182107'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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