Bell 222 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 48 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

48

All Events

25

Incidents

8

Minor

2

Serious

10

Fatal (27 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 07, 1992 MARIPOSA, CA N5007L Minor destroyed THE PILOT DECISION TO TAKEOFF AND FLY WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY IN ONE OF THE HELICOPTER'S ENGINES.
May 14, 1990 LAVEGA, DR HI462 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 30, 1990 MIDDLEVILLE, MI N828WA Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM THE TV TOWER. THE TV TOWER (GUY WIRE) WAS A RELATED F…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM THE TV TOWER. THE TV TOWER (GUY WIRE) WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Mar 23, 1989 LEADVILLE, CO N5008Q Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE ADEQUATELY FOR WIND CONDITIONS WITH RUDDER PEDALS WHILE MANEUVERING IN UNFAVORABLE WIND AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Aug 07, 1988 CAMERON, LA N3190K Incident minor Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 KINGSTON, JM H-18 Incident — Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1987 OXFORD, MS N222HX Incident minor Investigation pending
Apr 15, 1987 BEN WHEELER, TX N1074T Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 23, 1986 GALAX, VA N251CC Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1986 CHAPEL HILL, NC N222DU Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1986 CHICAGO, IL N660DD Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 26, 1986 LA HABRA, CA N3177G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1985 EAST CAMERON, N3194M Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 17, 1985 CHARENTON, LA N5013H Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 31, 1985 MILFORD, VA N3180K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 20, 1984 PASCAGOULA, MS N38929 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1984 KNOXVILLE, TN N22299 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1984 E BRAKE BLK 397, N222PV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1984 SALEM, VA N222LH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 10, 1983 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N3177G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 11, 1983 HOUSTON, TX N23021 Incident — Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1982 NEW YORK, NY N2772H Fatal (1) minor Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1982 HINTON, OK N2152J Fatal (3) 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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