Bell 212 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 54 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

54

All Events

15

Incidents

9

Minor

10

Serious

17

Fatal (45 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 05, 2021 Bowen Island, CA C-GNYI Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 2009 Aguascalientes, MX XC-DES Minor substantial Not Required. Investigation is being conducted by the DGAC, Mexico.
Aug 24, 2004 Umpire, AR N181W Minor substantial The pilot's encounter with settling with power resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
Aug 31, 2000 JACKSON, WY N8224V Minor substantial Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
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.
Aug 31, 1990 YOSEMITE, CA N9937K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 1984 GALVESTON, TX N2180J Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1984 MILTON, LA N1082G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1982 38 SE BARROW, AK N59572 Minor 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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