Bell 47 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 744 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1992 | ADJUNTAS, PR | N8476E | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. IN ADDITION, THE P…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO INSURE THAT THE ENGINE CONTAINED ADEQUATE OIL, AND THAT THE OIL DIP STICK WAS SECURE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO MARIJUANA. |
| Jun 16, 1992 | SHELBURNE FALLS, MA | N1041B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING WAS INADEQUATE ALTITUDE. |
| Oct 31, 1991 | KOSRAE, USA | N7162R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTING IN A TIEDOWN STRAP NOT BEING REMOVED FROM THE RIGHT SKID AND SUBSEQUE…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTING IN A TIEDOWN STRAP NOT BEING REMOVED FROM THE RIGHT SKID AND SUBSEQUENT ROLL OVER ON TAKEOFF. |
| Jun 26, 1991 | GOLDENDALE, WA | N7859S | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF FUEL SUPPLY. |
| Oct 22, 1990 | AQ | N2294W | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ON ADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING ABOVE THE WATER. |
| Jun 22, 1990 | MEADVILLE, PA | N310A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWER LINES. |
| Jun 16, 1990 | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | N67223 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DURING MANEUVERING FLIGHT. DARKNESS AND THE PILOT'S MANNER OF FLYING THE AIRCRAFT (OST…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DURING MANEUVERING FLIGHT. DARKNESS AND THE PILOT'S MANNER OF FLYING THE AIRCRAFT (OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Nov 06, 1989 | ELBERTON, GA | N73871 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. |
| Sep 18, 1989 | MONITOR, WA | N83111 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT SEPARATION FROM OBSTACLES ON THE GROUND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BRIGHT GLARE FROM THE RISING SUN. |
| Dec 02, 1988 | RUSSELL, MA | N163B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A PILOT INDUCED LOW ROTOR RPM CONDITION, FOLLOWED BY BLADE FLAPPING AS THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE CONTACTED THE TAIL OF THE HELICOPTER. |
| Nov 03, 1988 | PHOENIX, AZ | N5163B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL BY A UNQUALIFIED PERSON. |
| May 07, 1988 | CORTEZ, CO | N8455E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Aug 31, 1987 | OPA LOCKA, FL | N6728D | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 1987 | DAYTON, MN | N128B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1987 | NEW PRAGUE, MN | N6786D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 19, 1987 | WASSAIC, NY | N13766 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 1986 | BURBANK, WA | N1197W | Fatal | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1986 | ELROSA, MN | N94458 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 1986 | LISBON, OH | N984B | Fatal | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1986 | AGANA, | N2996W | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1985 | PLAINFIELD, WI | N7840S | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1985 | BROOK, IN | N1345A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 16, 1985 | BURLINGTON, MI | N3755J | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |