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
Dec 19, 1985 MOSS, CA N8404E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1985 KIMBERLY, ID N73208 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 07, 1985 KALAMAZOO, MI N7763 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1985 PLAINFIELD, WI N7840S Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1985 YUMA, AZ N7907S Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 WATSONVILLE, CA N2874B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1985 MOORE HAVEN, FL N8429E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1985 PANAMA CITY BCH, FL N4253A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1985 SEDALIA, MO N3951U Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 12, 1985 BIG BEAR CITY, CA N2899B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1985 PICKETT, WI N1476W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1985 OCHOPEE, FL N88AR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1985 MINOT, ND N1041B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1985 BROOK, IN N1345A Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1985 LEBANON, OR N9417A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1985 MOULTRIE, GA N586T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1985 CRANE, TX N8197J Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 10, 1985 PELLA, IA N75273 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1985 DONALDSON, MN N7856S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1985 Roosevelt, WA N11VH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1985 LAKEVILLE, MN N3094G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 15, 1985 PLAINSBORO, NJ N49882 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1985 IDAHO CITY, ID N1333X Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 22, 1985 MANTUA, OH N73219 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1985 LINDSAY, CA N1316X Minor 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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