How many accidents has the Bell 222 had?

The NTSB has recorded 48 events involving the Bell 222: 10 fatal, 2 serious, 8 minor injuries, and 25 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Bell 222 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Bell 222 has 48 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Bell 222 Safety Record

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

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (27 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Mar 30, 2019	Montgomery, NY	N222ML	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
Feb 19, 2006	Gulf of Mexico, GM	N306CH	Minor	destroyed	The flight crew's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and the crew's diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing for the night la… The flight crew's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and the crew's diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing for the night landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
Oct 04, 1998	LAS VEGAS, NV	N213ML	Minor	destroyed	The pilot's failure to ensure that both throttles were in the takeoff position. Factors were the pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and his… The pilot's failure to ensure that both throttles were in the takeoff position. Factors were the pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and his lack of recurrent emergency procedure training in this helicopter.
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.
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 20, 1984	PASCAGOULA, MS	N38929	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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