Bell 212 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 54 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2002 | Longview, WA | N82W | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing. A contributing factor was trees. |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Wasilla, AK | N5017H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in the main rotor blade striking a …The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in the main rotor blade striking a tree. |
| Feb 05, 2002 | Ishpingo, EC | HC-CBN | Serious (5) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 2001 | Clear, AK | N5017H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site following a partial loss of power during approach to landing in a multiengine helicopter. Factors…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site following a partial loss of power during approach to landing in a multiengine helicopter. Factors associated with the accident are an automatic fuel control unit that had a restricted fuel flow due to an improperly complied with service bulletin, and the pilot's improper single engine emergency procedures. |
| Aug 31, 2000 | JACKSON, WY | N8224V | Minor | substantial | Loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 03, 2000 | EUGENE, OR | CFHDY | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process, which led to the total failure of a fastener, and the separation of t…Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process, which led to the total failure of a fastener, and the separation of the tail rotor blade balance weight. An adhesive debond between the adhesive and the surface was a factor. |
| Mar 19, 2000 | Snelling, CA | N415B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not …the in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined. |
| Jan 29, 2000 | MT PLEASANT, UT | N212HQ | Serious (1) | substantial | Failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue that resulted from inadequate quality assurance during the manufacturing process. |
| Nov 27, 1999 | PHILADELPHIA, MS | N8144M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel during preflight and periodic inspections to identify the signs of fretting and looseness i…The failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel during preflight and periodic inspections to identify the signs of fretting and looseness in the "red" main rotor blade pitch change horn to main rotor blade grip attachment, resulting in the helicopter continuing in service with a loose pitch change horn, separation of the pitch change horn from the blade grip, and inflight breakup of the helicopter due to the main rotor striking the tailboom. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to respond to increased vibration in the main rotor system and land immediately. |
| Apr 26, 1999 | SNOQUALMIE, WA | N98W | Incident | substantial | Clearance from an object was not maintained. A tree was a factor. |
| Aug 08, 1998 | JUNTURA, OR | N291B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper clearance between the long line cable and hell hole structure resulting in airframe contact and bind…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper clearance between the long line cable and hell hole structure resulting in airframe contact and binding of the cable. This resulted in separation/disabling of the fuel control solenoid and a subsequent restriction/cessation of fuel flow to the #1 engine. Contributing factors were separation of the #1 engine push/pull rod and a tree. |
| Jun 30, 1998 | NI | 5NAJL | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 25, 1998 | MEXICO CITY, MX | XADDF | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1996 | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | N91AL | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's failure to comply with performance data for hover out of ground effect. A factor was not attaining load jettison. |
| Nov 01, 1994 | COZUMEL, MX | XASVS | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 1993 | MARJAN, SA | N709H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 29, 1992 | MORGAN CITY, LA | N92AL | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE INFLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM AS RESULTS OF THE MAIN ROTOR STATIC STOP CONTACTING THE MAST FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jun 14, 1991 | COULTERVILLE, CA | N500EH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1990 | YOSEMITE, CA | N9937K | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1988 | DEADHORSE, AK | N397EH | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 1984 | GALVESTON, TX | N2180J | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 1984 | MILTON, LA | N1082G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 1983 | NUIQSUT, AK | N3910Y | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 1983 | COOS BAY, OR | N82W | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 1983 | EUGENE ISLAND, | N16989 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |