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Bell 205 accident history and safety score
Bell 205 appears in 4 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
55%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6.5/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
8.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
7.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Bell 205** (helicopter class).
Calculated Policy Score
81
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Bell 205
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Bell 205
2026-06-16
Bell 205A-1 N3804C ASN WikiBase occurrence at near Rye, OK
near Rye, OK · State of Colorado Department of Public Safety
0
Fatalities
2024-11-12
BELL 205 GAA25WA022 NTSB dataset event at Región del Maule, OF, CL
Región del Maule, OF, CL · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2022-09-07
BELL 205A-1 WPR22LA339 NTSB dataset event at Cougar, WA, USA
Cougar, WA, USA · Kachina Aviation
0
Fatalities
2022-08-31
BELL 205 GAA22WA267 NTSB dataset event at La Ronge, SK, CA
La Ronge, SK, CA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2022-01-15
BELL 205A-1 ANC22LA014 NTSB dataset event at El Cajon, CA, USA
El Cajon, CA, USA · COPTER LEASE LLC TRUSTEE
0
Fatalities
2020-08-24
Bell 205 WPR20CA284 NTSB dataset event at LaVerne, CA, USA
LaVerne, CA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2018-06-27
Bell 205 ANC18WA060 NTSB dataset event at Hudson Bay, CA
Hudson Bay, CA · Transwest Air Limited Partnership, By I
0
Fatalities
2011-09-04
BELL 205 WPR11GA431 NTSB dataset event at Tehachapi, CA, USA
Tehachapi, CA, USA · Kern County
0
Fatalities
2011-03-24
BELL 205 ERA11WA215 NTSB dataset event at San Clemente, OF, CL
San Clemente, OF, CL · FAASA Chile Servicio Aereos LTDA
1
Fatalities
2007-07-23
Bell 205 A1++ LAX07TA227 NTSB dataset event at Happy Camp, CA, USA
Happy Camp, CA, USA · US Dept. of Agriculture
1
Fatalities
2005-09-28
A05W0205: Power Loss - Mechanical Malfunction involving Bell 205A1 N205HQ at Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, 21 nm SE
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, 21 nm SE · HeliQwest Aviation Inc.
pending
Fatalities
2005-07-16
Bell 205A-1 LAX05WA298 NTSB dataset event at Lac de la Solit, CA
Lac de la Solit, CA · Heli Express, Inc.
0
Fatalities
2005-07-16
A05Q0119: Collision with Water involving Bell 205 A-1 Helicopter C-GADA at Solitude Lake, Quebec
Solitude Lake, Quebec · Héli-Express Inc.
pending
Fatalities
2004-08-11
Bell 205A1 SEA04TA158 NTSB dataset event at Leavenworth, WA, USA
Leavenworth, WA, USA · USDA Forest Service, Fire and Aviation Management
1
Fatalities
2004-06-24
Bell 205A1 NYC04WA172 NTSB dataset event at Tschagguns, AU
Tschagguns, AU · Knaus Helicopter GmbH
1
Fatalities
2002-07-11
A02C0161: Drive Shaft Failure and Collision with Terrain involving Bell 205 C-FPAZ at Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan
Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan · Helicopter Transport Services
pending
Fatalities
2002-06-02
A02C0114: In-Flight Engine Fire / Forced Landing involving Bell 205A-1 Helicopter C-FMQN at Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan
Tobin Lake, Saskatchewan · Campbell Helicopters Ltd.
pending
Fatalities
2001-09-17
Bell 205 SEA01TA172 NTSB dataset event at Troy, MT, USA
Troy, MT, USA · U.S. Forest Service
0
Fatalities
2001-07-31
Bell 205A-1 DEN01TA134A NTSB dataset event at Jackson, WY, USA
Jackson, WY, USA · U.S Forest Service
0
Fatalities
1999-01-03
Bell 205A-1 LAX99TA066 NTSB dataset event at VAN NUYS, CA, USA
VAN NUYS, CA, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1998-06-10
Bell 205A1 DCA98WA068 NTSB dataset event at PADERBORN, GE
PADERBORN, GE · AGRAFLUG GMBH
0
Fatalities
1998-04-03
Bell 205 MIA98LA120 NTSB dataset event at WEWAHITCHKA, FL, USA
WEWAHITCHKA, FL, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1998-03-23
Bell 205A-1 LAX98GA127 NTSB dataset event at LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA · LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPT.
4
Fatalities
1997-09-12
Bell 205A-1 LAX97GA325 NTSB dataset event at SEQUIM, WA, USA
SEQUIM, WA, USA · NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
3
Fatalities
1997-03-15
Bell 205A1 FTW97RA126 NTSB dataset event at LOFSSJON, SW
LOFSSJON, SW · HELIFLUG AB
0
Fatalities