NTSB investigations: Bell 206B
25 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 206B, where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”. 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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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\" = 240))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 240))
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 ATL07GA087Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were strong gusty winds.NTSB ANC05CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Elim, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are flat light, whiteout conditions,…NTSB LAX04FA329Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Kalaheo, HIThe pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of turbulent, reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to this accident was…NTSB LAX03FA241Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Waialeale,Kauai, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance/altitude while descending over mountainous terrain, and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds and a low ceiling.NTSB DEN02LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Leadville, COthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the downdraft.NTSB ANC00TA039Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Manokotak, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and snow, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB FTW99LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-B3 · Sabine Pass, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, the fog, and the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight.NTSB FTW98FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Round Top, TXThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were fog, low ceilings, and trees.NTSB ANC97GA126Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell BH-206B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to activate the cabin heating system, the lack of an operable windshield defogger, the pilot's overconfidence in…NTSB LAX97LA185Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hilo, HIthe noninstrument-rated pilot flew into instrument conditions and failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance, while attempting to descend through an overcast. The adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain were related factors.NTSB LAX97LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mountain Spring, NVthe pilot's poor weather evaluation and the decision to continue to attempt to land during forecast adverse weather conditions.NTSB ANC96LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cantwell, AKthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain conditions, low ceiling, fog, and whiteout conditions were related factors.NTSB LAX95FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's and operator's failure to follow their established dispatch procedures, the pilot's poor judgment in initiating the flight,…NTSB SEA93FA048Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Ogden, UTThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his decision to continue his landing attempts under the adverse weather conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low clouds, fog and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX92FA294Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Twin Peaks, CAWas the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in known adverse weather and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the low clouds and fog.NTSB SEA92FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Wellington, UTThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and an excessive rate of descent. Factors contributing to the accident were fog, rain, low ceilings, night conditions, snow covered terrain and pilot disorientation.NTSB LAX92FA047Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Davis, CAThe decision of the pilot to continue night low level flight in forecasted adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the foggy weather and dark night conditions which restricted the pilot's visual outlook.NTSB DEN89FA101Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Park City, UTAn encounter with strong down-slope winds and gusts during a critiacal phase of flight which caused power required to exceed power available. Contributing factors to the accident was the downhill terrain and the downdraft conditions.NTSB NYC86FA216Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Noman'S Land, MAThe Bell 206 helicopter was en route to nantocket island when the pilot received an inflight weather briefing with VFR flight not recommended. The pilot acknowledged this report and it appears he elected to continue the flight. The acft did not reach it's…NTSB SEA86LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mount Baldy, IDThe pilot allowed the aircraft to enter into instrument meteorological conditions. The artificial horizon was inoperative as well as the turn portion of the turn and bank. A tree was struck with the aircraft then striking the ground.NTSB LAX86FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Young, AZThe plt & his daughter planned to fly to their ranch for the purpose of hiring a manager. Upon arriving at their destination ground fog prevailed. The plt, familiar with the area, attempted to find an area where he could descend below the fog. The fog was at…NTSB DEN84FA038Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Ft. Morgan, COThe helicopter was owned & operated by a tv station & was being used for transportation to a news event. While en route, clouds & reduced visibility due to fog were encountered. The plt elected to land in a field covered with powdered snow. During the…NTSB LAX83FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 B III · Salinas, CAPurpose of flt was to transport a technician & his equipment to a mountain top to service a microwave antenna site. Cloud coverage precluded a landing at the site, but the plt was able to land in a clearing on the eastern ridge line about 100 yds below the…NTSB DEN83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Near Kalispell, MTAcft departed hospital at missoula in good wx to assist highway accident victim 5 mi east of clinton. Victim was placed aboard helicopter on stretcher for emergency flight to hospital. About 5-6 mi east of missoula plt noticed light snow falling & observed a…NTSB FTW83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Port O'Connor, TXThe pilot reported that when he took off at 1348 CST, the weather was 400 ft overcast, 2 to 5 mi visibility with rain. About 10 min later, he arrived at the Port O'Connor jetty and could see across matagorda bay to Port O'Connor. About halfway across the bay,…