NTSB investigations: Bell 206B, 1994
22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 206B. 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
| 1967 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1994
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"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 year(c."eventDate") = 1994
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" 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 MIA95LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Miami, FLInadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment.NTSB LAX95LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Julian, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper alignment during hover in a mountainous area.NTSB FTW95LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Ruston, LAThe pilot's improper handling of the helicopter after an apparent loss of power during a practice autorotation.NTSB CHI95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Inver Grove Hts, MNthe pilot's improper altitude and inadequate visual lookout.NTSB ANC94LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell B-206 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot misjudged his distance/altitude from the landing area, and his lack of recent night flying experience. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to assure that he would be landing with sufficient light, and the dusk/dark…NTSB LAX94T#A08Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B-III · Yreka, CANTSB ANC94LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Chuit River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor effectiveness during hover.NTSB ANC94LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Kenai, AKThe pilot attempting to operate the helicopter in an environment which exceeded the aircraft's performance envelope.NTSB SEA94FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Syracuse, UTUndeterminedNTSB LAX94T#A06Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206-B3 · Tucson, AZNTSB MIA94LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · St. Petersburg, FLThe 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 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 LAX94T#A04Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B · Overton, NVNTSB SEA94LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Summerville, ORThe pilot did not maintain clearance from the wires. The overcast sky condiiton was a factor.NTSB MIA94LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mayaguez, PRLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a descent and ditching.NTSB SEA94FA096Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Lamoille, NVThe ingestion of foreign material (snow) in the engine, which resulted in a flameout (loss of engine power). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (snow falling & high density altitude), the lack of snow covers to protect the…NTSB FTW94LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Belen, NMThe hard landing due to a delayed flare and improper touchdown. A factor was the loss of engine power.NTSB ANC94LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Wrangell, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that he had the proper clearance from obstructions prior to landing on the platform. A factor in the accident was the high obstruction (tree strump).NTSB MIA94WA094Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 206BIII · Corozal, HondurasNTSB FTW94LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Lake Charles, LAThe failure of the pilot to adequately perform a preflight. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA94LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cathlamet, WALoad jettison was not performed.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.