Bell 206A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 341 Bell 206A airframes on record (built 1967–1972), 23 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Bell 206A accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground.
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication.
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.