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
Apr 28, 1985 GUILFORD, VT N2827B Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 10, 1985 PANAMA CITY BCH, FL N54522 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 07, 1984 ARDMORE, OK N5226 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1984 LINCOLN, NH N8588F Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1984 DETROIT, MI CFISH Serious (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1984 NIMROD, MN N18JM Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 28, 1984 DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI N10174 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1984 ALPENA, MI N9158R Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 16, 1984 CEDAR KEY, FL N6357 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 13, 1983 PARADISE, CA N42403 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1983 PAXTON, NE N73248 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1983 S. LAKE TAHOE, CA N11102 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1983 LAKE WORTH, FL N366DJ Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 1983 ZACHARY, LA N739B Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1983 HOMESTEAD, FL N47WJ Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 28, 1982 GEORGETOWN, IN N929B Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1982 WACONIA, MN N58077 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1982 HARRAH, WA N6145C Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1982 VERMAL, UT N48217 Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1982 ST GENEVIEVE, MO N87623 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1982 EMMAUS, PA N8565F Serious (1) 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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