Bell/sparks 206
Aircraft Manufacturer: Bell/sparks
Model: 206
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Bell/sparks |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 1181523 |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Weight | Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
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Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.
Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).
0 exact, 1 recovered, 0 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
1 fatal accident.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
126 (± 9)
Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).
Accidents by year
Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →
Phase of flight
Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.
Finding category
Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.
Injury severity
NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.
Recorded Accidents
All 11 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkyitsik, AK | N8255Q | Substantial | Fatal | Emergency descent | Personnel issues, Organizational issues, Aircraft | |
| King Salmon, AK | N756CL | Substantial | None | Emergency descent | Aircraft, Not determined | |
| Boise, ID | N16HT | Substantial | None | Approach | Environmental issues | |
| Halibut Cove, AK | N6251K | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Titusville, FL | N206DZ | Substantial | Minor | Approach | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Pecos, TX | N5033U | Substantial | None | Maneuvering | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Brooklyn, IA | N2070K | Minor | Fatal | Enroute | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Delano, CA | N828AC | Destroyed | Fatal | Enroute | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Iliamna, AK | N5110U | Substantial | Serious | Takeoff | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Galena, AK | N4886U | Substantial | Minor | Prior to flight | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Peyton, CO | N1386V | Substantial | Minor | Emergency descent | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues |