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
May 09, 1985 CALWOOD, MO N951B Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 28, 1984 SAN DIEGO, CA N474MP Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1984 CULLMAN, AL N12KH Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 01, 1984 KAHUKU, HI N2097 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 24, 1983 Hughes, AR N124CD Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 01, 1983 PLINY, WV N1334X Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1983 WAYMART, PA N2829B Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1982 KAYCEE, WY N8529F Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 15, 1982 KITTANNING, PA N9276Z Fatal (1) destroyed 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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