NTSB investigations: Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1, AK
9 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1. 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
| 1983 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2020 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' 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 ('1182107'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' 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 ('1182107'))
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 ANC20CA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the boat's mast, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning by not having the boat's mast measured.NTSB ANC13CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while hovering over an area of snow-covered terrain, in flat light conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ANC08LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an external load lift. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of situational awareness.NTSB ANC06LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather, fog, whiteout and flat light…NTSB ANC01LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate tail rotor clearance while maneuvering to land.NTSB ANC99TA029Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Barrow, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and the snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC90FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Farewell, AKAn internal engine failure due to a thermal fatigue failure of the 1st stage turbine wheel as a result of overtemperature. The high rough/uneven terrain prevented a successful autorotation.NTSB ANC84LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Mt Mckinley Vil, AKThe helicopter experienced an engine failure while cruising at about 600 ft AGL. The pilot made a forced landing during which the main rotor blades collided with trees. Examination of the aircraft fuel system revealed that the check valves located in the fuel…NTSB ANC83FA144Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Bettles, AKAccording to the plt, the low fuel warning light illuminated when the fuel gage was indicating 200 lbs. He reported he could see the arpt lights & elected to continue the flt. After arriving, he terminated his apch to a 30 to 50 ft hover with no forward…