Bell 222 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 48 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2019 | Addis Ababa, ET | ET--AVF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 2010 | Los Angeles, CA | N222AM | Incident | — |
Failure of the air traffic controller to exercise positive control of the situation by issuing clear and timely control instructions to the helicopter…Failure of the air traffic controller to exercise positive control of the situation by issuing clear and timely control instructions to the helicopter pilot. Contributing to the incident was delay by the helicopter pilot in responding to instructions issued by the controller. |
| Apr 09, 2010 | Santa Maria, CA | N222UT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie-down straps were removed prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie-down straps were removed prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper management of sleep opportunities during the preceding rest period, which likely contributed to the development of fatigue. |
| Apr 08, 2009 | Gulf of Mexico, TX | N309CH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing on a shipboard helipad. |
| Mar 13, 2009 | Milliken, CO | N222LL | Incident | substantial | The separation of the left engine cowling for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Casper, WY | N222LF | Incident | substantial |
High winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substanti…High winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substantial damage. |
| Sep 28, 2004 | Santa Rosa, CA | N222UT | Incident | substantial | the pilot-in-command's (examinee's) incorrect collective control response to a simulated power loss of the number 1 engine. |
| Jul 14, 2004 | Louie Lake, ID | N277LF | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the …The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the tailwind condition and the tree. |
| Jul 30, 2003 | SALINAS, CA | N29KH | Incident | — |
The fatigue failure (fracture) of the right forward transmission lift link during cruise flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and an emergency…The fatigue failure (fracture) of the right forward transmission lift link during cruise flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and an emergency landing. |
| Apr 06, 2001 | Alcova, WY | N222LF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance during a right pedal turn while hovering. |
| Apr 14, 2000 | St. Paul, MN | N225LL | Incident | substantial |
The loss of clamp-up force between the transmission case and the pylon mounted actuator support assembly which resulted in fatigue failure of the thre…The loss of clamp-up force between the transmission case and the pylon mounted actuator support assembly which resulted in fatigue failure of the threaded studs and dowel pins, the failure of the flight control system, helicopter control not being possible after the flight control failure, and the inadequate maintenance procedures by the company maintenance personnel. |
| May 16, 1999 | ROCKTON, IL | N781SA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare during landing. A factor to the accident was the dark night lighting condition. |
| Jul 30, 1998 | TRANQUILITY, CA | N911RA | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's delayed initiation of a go-around when the severity of the dust condition first became apparent. Contributing factors were dark night cond…The pilot's delayed initiation of a go-around when the severity of the dust condition first became apparent. Contributing factors were dark night conditions and the obscuration from the dust. |
| Jun 21, 1995 | DES MOINES, IA | N274SM | Incident | minor | delamination of the left engine air inlet duct. |
| Jun 28, 1992 | SCIPIO, UT | N222UH | Incident | minor | AN ENCOUNTER WITH CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE. |
| 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 |
| Apr 20, 1987 | OXFORD, MS | N222HX | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 1985 | CHARENTON, LA | N5013H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1985 | MILFORD, VA | N3180K | Incident | substantial | 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 |