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
Jul 03, 1983 BETHANY, OK N2495B Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1983 DETROIT, MI N7995J Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1983 MONTROSE, CO N1129W Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 15, 1983 PLAINSBORO, NJ N6597D Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 08, 1983 DELANO, CA N1397X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 03, 1983 FIVE POINTS, CA N4262Y Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 29, 1983 RIVERVIEW, FL N74822 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 19, 1983 ANCHORAGE, AK N2822B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1982 MALTA, MT N7928S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 13, 1982 MADISON, FL N1151W Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 11, 1982 SAN DIEGO, CA N4242A Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1982 HEADLAND, AL N12437 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 1982 CORCORAN, CA N1141W Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1982 DOUGLAS, WY N73221 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1982 NEW PHILADELPHI, OH N2988W Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 20, 1982 CINCINNATI, OH N141B Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1982 SUBLETTE, IL N7841S Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1982 THORNTON, IA N8426E Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 1982 NEW EGYPT, NJ N1002P Minor 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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