The Bell 206 is a family of two-bladed, single- and twin-engined helicopters, manufactured by Bell Helicopter at its Mirabel, Quebec, plant. Originally developed as the Bell YOH-4 for the United States Army's Light Observation Helicopter program, it was not selected by the Army.

3 days ago · Mast bumping is a phenomenon that can occur in helicopters with teetering rotor systems, such as the Bell 206. It happens when the rotor hub strikes the mast—the component that connects the rotor blades to the helicopter—typically during low-G maneuvers (like sudden nose-down attitudes), turbulence, or abrupt control inputs.

2 days ago · A Bell 206 operated by New York Helicopter Charter broke apart midair and crashed into the Hudson River near Pier 40. All six people on board — a Spanish family of five and the pilot — were ...

3 days ago · Over the last 25 years, Bell 206 helicopters — a family of similar models that includes the Bell 206L — have been involved in 82 fatal accidents in the United States, according to National ...

The Bell 206 has Allison ( Rolls Royce) engine provide it the best single-engine safety record for aircraft. One version of the Bell 206 helicopter has served in armed forces role in more than 40 countries.

3 days ago · A Bell 206-L4 crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon. The FAA said the helicopter is submerged in the Hudson. The agency is investigating the crash with the NTSB, and said the NTSB will take the lead on the investigation and provide any updates. UPDATE 4/10 - 6 p.m. All six ...

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4 days ago · Local officials say the Bell 206 crashed some 15min after departing from a heliport on Wall Street. The accident occurred at about 15:00 local time.

The Bell 206 is a light helicopter. It was designed and built in the United States by Bell Helicopters. [1] . It was originally designed for civilian purposes. It was changed to be used by the military, [2] including the US Army. [3] . It first flew in December 1962. Its manufacturing stopped in …

The Bell 206 Jet Ranger is a well-trusted workhorse for several pilots around the globe. The bell helicopter has a rich history, and interesting facts regarding its performance capabilities. If you are wondering what makes it a favorite for both civilian and military use, this guide has you covered.