NTSB investigations: Bell 206B
62 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 206B, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1181511')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
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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 ('1181511')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI08CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B-III · Medora, NDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the fence while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resuled in the helicopter rolling over and impacting the terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the fence.NTSB CHI07CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Columbia, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with terrain during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.NTSB DFW07CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell BH206B-3 · Sand Springs, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in a blade strike. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.NTSB NYC07CA084Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Lewes, DEThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB SEA07CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 B3 · Custer, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence.NTSB CHI06FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Walford, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. The powerlines were a factor.NTSB DEN05LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Eureka, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in contact with a power transmission line. Contributing factors include the intentional low-level maneuver, the power transmission line, and the…NTSB FTW04FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cushing, OKthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flight, sun glare, and the static wires.NTSB SEA04LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Prosser, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.NTSB SEA04LA005Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Swisshome, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering. The power line, mountainous terrain with high obstructions (thick trees and underbrush) and the operators failure to maintain a "hazard map" as indicated in their procedures manual…NTSB FTW03LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mason, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A contributing factor was the sunglare.NTSB ANC03LA015Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Kingman, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during cruise flight, which resulted in the helicopter striking a transmission line, and subsequently the ground.NTSB DEN02FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Raton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the static wire. Factors were the static wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.NTSB ATL02TA021Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206 · Awendaw, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation.NTSB ATL02FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI99FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Custer, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent settling with power.NTSB LAX99LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Delhi, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while landing in proximity to high vegetation, which resulted in the inadvertent contact of the spray boom to the trees.NTSB LAX98TA123Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Santa Clarita, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. Additional factors in this accident are the position of the sun at that time of the day, which made it difficult to see the wires, and the lack of markings or poles for that series of…NTSB MIA98LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pooler, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and a visual lookout while operating under a special visual flight rules clearance in instrument flight rule conditions, which resulted in the helicopter colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB SEA98LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Forest Grove, ORExcessive deceleration of the helicopter by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an in-flight main rotor blade strike on the helicopter's external load line and subsequent main rotor separation. Downhill terrain which led to a descending approach to the pickup…NTSB ANC98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-B2 · Sutton, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and the external long line cable, and the subsequent entanglement of the tail rotor with the long line.NTSB FTW97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Creole, LAthe 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 MIA96LA200Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Barton, ALfailure of the pilot to see-and/or-avoid the obstruction (unmarked power line), while en route between the area that was being treated and the refueling location. The power line and lack of visual cues at dusk were related factors.NTSB ANC96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment while lifting the helicopter to a hover and inducing a dynamic roll to avoid striking a passenger.NTSB SEA96LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · La Grande, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees after pulling up from an aerial application spray run.NTSB CHI96FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Pellston, MIflight into known adverse weather conditions (fog) at too low an altitude by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were inadequate preflight planning and an improper inflight decision by the pilot when he chose to continue flight into the fog…NTSB ANC95LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Bettles, AKFailure of the pilot to ensuring the sling cable was free of the skid before lifting off into a hover, which allowed the cable to become wrapped (entangled) around the skid.NTSB CHI95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Inver Grove Hts, MNthe pilot's improper altitude and inadequate visual lookout.NTSB CHI94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Winnebago, ILa wire strike due to failure to maintain proper altitude, and improper visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.NTSB SEA94LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Summerville, ORThe pilot did not maintain clearance from the wires. The overcast sky condiiton was a factor.NTSB LAX94LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Coolidge Dam, AZthe pilot's selection of a cruise altitude insufficient to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the inconspicuousness of the power lines.NTSB CHI92FA232Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · St. Charles, MOThe pilot-in-command's failure to see and avoid the wires, and his physical impairment due to alcohol consumption. A factor which contributed to the effect of the alcohol impairment was the medicine.NTSB FTW92FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Block 651aThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the approach which led to an excessive nose high attitude during the landing flare.NTSB ATL92LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Bessemer, ALThe pilots failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB FTW92GA080Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B III · Falfurrias, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his ability to maintain an adequate visual lookout being restricted. Factors were the observer's delay in informing the pilot of the rearward drift and the dark night conditions.NTSB LAX92LA029Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Vallejo, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and improper altitude. Contributing to the accident was low ceilings, poor visibility, and restricted visual lookout.NTSB NYC90LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Athens, OHThe pilot's failure to visually acquire and maintain clearance from the powerline(s). Contributing to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX90FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Carmel Valley, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and improper climb.NTSB MKC89LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot misjudged the clearance between the helicopter and the power line. The power line (transmission wire) was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB DEN89FA175Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Duchesne, UTThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing factors were: lack of mission training provided by the company/operator, the pilot's lack of experience in this type of operation, his lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and…NTSB LAX89FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Camp Verde, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude to clear obstructions in his flight path and visually detect obstructions in order to avert a collision.NTSB NYC89GA116Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Airville, PAThe pilot was unable to see and avoid the unmarked power lines stretched across the river. A contributing factor was the lack of visual clues.NTSB CHI88LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Martinsville, INWhile engaged in intentional low level flight for the purpose of doing advertising photography, the helicopter experienced a wire strike. The wire wound around the main rotor and pulled the helicopter to the ground. The helicopter received substantial damage.…NTSB LAX87FA332Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Vallejo, CAWhile performing a routine aerial observation flight to inspect the integrity of the pacific gas & electric company's transmission lines, the helicopter crashed after colliding with an unmarked static wire. The line installation was on sloping terrain &…NTSB NYC87LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Staten Island, NYThe on-demand cargo flight encountered a bird strike enroute from new jersey to jamaica, new york. The pilot received serious injury to the eye and checkbone but was able to accomplish an emergency landing in a parking lot without further damage or injury.NTSB NYC86LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Moultonboro, NHThe Bell jet ranger had just dropped off an external load and was returning downhill when the pilot reported hearing a growling noise in the aft portion of the aircraft. He autorotated to landing as control was lost. When the wreckage was examined after it…NTSB DEN86LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Portal, NDThe plt reported that the acft hit wires at the end of a swath run. The pitch change link broke when the main rotor contacted the wires and the plt attempted to land. After touchdown, the helicopter rolled onto its side.NTSB LAX86FJA06Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Maui, HIThe acft collided with powerlines while carrying pass'g on a sightseeing flt through a canyon. The wires across the canyon were EST to be 1700 long with height AGL unknown. The wires were unmarked and were 1/2 in dia aluminum. One of the passengers was…NTSB NYC86FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cheshire, CTThe helicopter was flying at or near the base of the overcast when it contacted a tree and descended to ground impact. Witnesses reported hearing the eng operating during the accident sequence and the area was covered with heavy fog. No mechanical malfunction…NTSB CHI85LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BII · Farmington, MNDuring maneuvering to ld in an uncultivated fld the tail rotor struck a fence post,from a dismantled fence,that was concealed by high weeds. One tail rotor blade was separated,the pilot lost control,and on touchdown the helicopter rolled over.