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Bell Helicopter Textron helicopter accidents

Safety record and accident history for Bell Helicopter Textron helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.

Total incidents
36
Confirmed fatalities
13
Fatal incidents
6
Fatal rate
16.7%
Most affected models
Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-122 incidents
Bell Helicopter Textron 206B6 incidents
Bell Helicopter Textron 2064 incidents
Bell Helicopter Textron 206L 12 incidents
Bell Helicopter Textron BELL 206B1 incidents
Probable causes
Under investigation30 incidents
Pilot error4 incidents
Weather1 incidents
Mechanical failure1 incidents
DateLocationModelFatalitiesSeverityCauseSource
2026-04-04🇺🇸Chimney Rock, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2026-01-18🇺🇸Kamas, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2025-07-23🇺🇸Thibodaux, United States206L-11fatalUnder investigationNTSB
2024-10-27🇺🇸Canal Winchester, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2023-12-28🇺🇸Walland, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2023-11-30🇺🇸El Mirador, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2023-07-05🇺🇸Amity, United States206L-1—seriousUnder investigationNTSB CAROL ↗
2023-07-05🇺🇸Amity, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2023-06-25🇺🇸Sandersville, United States206B—unknownPilot errorNTSB CAROL ↗
2023-06-25🇺🇸Sandersville, United States206B—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2022-09-10🇺🇸Banning, United States206L-1—minorPilot errorNTSB CAROL ↗
2022-09-10🇺🇸Banning, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2022-08-01🇺🇸Arcadia, United States206B—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2022-08-01🇺🇸Arcadia, United States206B—minorWeatherNTSB CAROL ↗
2022-04-18🇺🇸Cedar Key, United States206B—unknownPilot errorNTSB CAROL ↗
2022-04-18🇺🇸Cedar Key, United States206B—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2021-08-27🇺🇸Glide, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2018-05-30🇺🇸North Aldborough, United StatesBELL 206B1fatalUnder investigationNTSB
2017-02-02🇺🇸Carson City, United States206—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2017-02-01🇺🇸Carson City, United States206—minorMechanical failureNTSB CAROL ↗
2016-07-30🇺🇸Modesto, United States206—unknownPilot errorNTSB CAROL ↗
2016-07-30🇺🇸Modesto, United States206—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2015-03-30🇺🇸Saucier, United States206 L-12fatalUnder investigationNTSB
2014-10-04🇺🇸Wichita Falls, United States206L 13fatalUnder investigationNTSB
2013-10-11🇺🇸Seeley, United States206L 1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2013-08-28🇺🇸Payson, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2013-07-13🇺🇸Inyokern, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2013-06-07🇺🇸Manchester, United States206L-13fatalUnder investigationNTSB
2013-05-07🇺🇸La Junta, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2013-05-01🇺🇸Anaktuvuk Pass, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2013-04-23🇺🇸Grand Canyon, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2012-09-09🇺🇸Grand Canyon, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2010-08-31🇺🇸Walnut Grove, United States206L-13fatalUnder investigationNTSB
2009-11-23🇺🇸Grand Canyon, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2009-07-02🇺🇸Breckenridge, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
2008-09-26🇺🇸Homer, United States206L-1—unknownUnder investigationNTSB
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