Bell 47 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 744 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

744

All Events

391

Incidents

169

Minor

96

Serious

84

Fatal (106 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 21, 1988 NIXA, MO N7735 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 13, 1988 SAN DIEGO, CA XBDGH Fatal (1) destroyed
PILOTS COMPLACENCY IN PERFORMING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. HIS FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE TWO TIE DOWNS STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HELICO…

PILOTS COMPLACENCY IN PERFORMING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. HIS FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE TWO TIE DOWNS STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTED THE ROLL.
Jan 03, 1988 FONTANA, CA N175K Incident substantial NONE SUBMITTED
Oct 26, 1987 LEBANON, OR N6141 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1987 KEY COLONY BCH., FL N73201 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 20, 1987 LAPRA, TX N8403E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1987 GRAND JUNCTION, CO N7806S Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 10, 1987 OAKLEY, UT N1038X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1987 MINOT, ND N2238W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1987 MC INTOSH, AL N1200W Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1987 ENTERPRISE, AL N38CD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1987 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL N73DB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1987 OPA LOCKA, FL N6728D Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1987 GRANDVIEW, WA N74161 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1987 DOTHAN, AL N10175 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1987 ORLANDO, FL N8523F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1987 TAFT, CA N917B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1987 CANON CITY, CO N73265 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1987 MARSTON MILLS, MA N6355 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 23, 1987 HUNTSVILLE, AL N972B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987 HUNTSVILLE, AL N908B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1987 CASHMERE, WA N73932 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1987 SALINAS, CA N6288N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1987 PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL N15395 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1987 MIAMI, FL N6772D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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