Bell 206
16 Bell 206 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built in 1987. Most are registered in UT, MT and TX.
- Registered today
- 16
- Years built
- 1987
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Bell 206 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2012-12-11Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, Limited, HelicoptersJul 24, 2012
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Bell 206
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 206 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 206 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jan 2, 2013Destroyed · fatal injuries · Delano, CA
- Feb 21, 2004Substantial damage · none injuries · Locust Grove, GA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19955 reports on Bell 206 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- hose assy3
- frame1
- hose1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1987 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 14 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 206; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 206 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Bell 206 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 99 mph
- Type certificate data sheet
- H2SW
- Type certificate holder
- BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA LTD
206 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N187ND | 1987 | Lago Vista, TX | Sep 19, 2025 |
| N19WG | — | Missoula, MT | Mar 10, 2025 |
| N259AR | — | Copperas Cove, TX | Oct 10, 2025 |
| N3124B | — | Cedar City, UT | Aug 13, 2024 |
| N3132B | — | Cedar City, UT | Aug 13, 2024 |
| N313EB | — | Cedar City, UT | Aug 13, 2024 |
| N313FB | — | Cedar City, UT | Aug 13, 2024 |
| N384M | — | Helena, MT | Aug 19, 1985 |
| N481VA | — | South Naknek, AK | Mar 25, 2026 |
| N55BL | 1987 | Cottage Grove, OR | Dec 12, 2017 |
| N699TH | — | Brainerd, MN | Mar 21, 2026 |
| N916KK | — | Cedar City, UT | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N917KK | — | Cedar City, UT | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N918KK | — | Cedar City, UT | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N919KK | — | Cedar City, UT | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N920KK | — | Cedar City, UT | Jul 11, 2024 |