Bell 407 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 148 events recorded from 1996 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2026 | Flagstaff, AZ | N56AZ | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Winchester, NV | N404LL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Decatur, TX | N407WA | Minor | substantial |
The instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery, which resulted in a hard land…The instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Guptkashi, IN | VT-BKA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Bountiful, UT | N407SJ | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door, resulting in the helicopter’s collision with the door. |
| May 05, 2025 | Gangnani, IN | VT-OXF | Fatal (6) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 2024 | Raft River, ID | N20BH | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Oktaha, OK | N793SF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Stanley, ID | N21BH | Minor | substantial | A sudden wind shift which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent dynamic rollover and collision into water. |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Chicureo, CI | CC-ATV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 09, 2024 | Mwachon, KE | 5Y-PKI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 05, 2024 | Raigad, IN | VT-MPU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Midrand, ZA | ZS-RLS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Chesterfield, VA | N26VA | Incident | substantial | A hard landing, which resulted in a main rotor strike of the left vertical stablizer. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Madang Province, PP | P2-HSN | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Linden, NJ | N406TD | Incident | — |
The fracture of the upper-left tail boom attachment bolt due to abnormal loading of the bolt caused by a gap and misalignment between the upper-left l…The fracture of the upper-left tail boom attachment bolt due to abnormal loading of the bolt caused by a gap and misalignment between the upper-left longeron and the tail boom. Contributing to this incident was the lack of a check to verify the absence of gaps or misalignments at the conclusion of installation for the upper-left longeron. |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Galliano, LA | N595RL | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to ensure the helicopter was clear of obstacles before takeoff from the helideck, which resulted in the helicopter’s right landing…The pilot’s failure to ensure the helicopter was clear of obstacles before takeoff from the helideck, which resulted in the helicopter’s right landing skid pivoting about a helideck perimeter light during takeoff and a dynamic rollover. Additionally, the pilot’s improper takeoff technique likely contributed to the development of dynamic rollover. |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Searcy, AR | N184SF | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the electrical box while repositioning. |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Morgan City, LA | N34BM | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s loss of consciousness due to a cardiovascular event. |
| Oct 19, 2022 | São Paulo, BR | PP-BDL | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Rudraprayag, IN | VT-RPN | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 2022 | Mount Baldy, CA | N687AM | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to ensure the throttle was properly positioned before commencing an approach to land, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition …The pilot’s failure to ensure the throttle was properly positioned before commencing an approach to land, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a worn throttle detent. |
| Jun 09, 2022 | Kalea, HI | N402SH | Serious (3) | substantial |
The in-flight separation of the tail boom as a result of abnormal loading and fracture of the upper-left tail boom attachment bolt due to a gap betwee…The in-flight separation of the tail boom as a result of abnormal loading and fracture of the upper-left tail boom attachment bolt due to a gap between the upper-left longeron and aft fuselage bulkhead. |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Houma, LA | N167RL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s sudden loss of consciousness for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Patterson, LA | N662RL | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked helicopter while hovering to reposition for takeoff. |