Bell 407 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 148 events recorded from 1996 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2012 | Coolbaugh Township, PA | N108MF | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions due to self-imposed pressure to complete the tri…The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions due to self-imposed pressure to complete the trip, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. |
| Oct 05, 2012 | Intracoastal City, LA | N406AL | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to attempt a local flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control following an inadverten…The pilot’s decision to attempt a local flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with instrument metrological conditions shortly after takeoff. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Bath, NY | N11SP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper recovery from an in-flight upset, which resulted in the main rotor striking and separating the tail boom. Contributing to the acc…The pilot's improper recovery from an in-flight upset, which resulted in the main rotor striking and separating the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter manufacturer's failure to warn pilots of unanticipated and unequal aft cyclic pressure in the single-pilot configured helicopter compared to the dual-pilot configured helicopter, which resulted in the in-flight upset when the pilot momentarily let go of the cyclic control. |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Abingdon, VA | N407N | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to make a low-level departure over water in dark night conditions without lights, which resulted in controlled flight in…The pilot's improper decision to make a low-level departure over water in dark night conditions without lights, which resulted in controlled flight into the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely spatial disorientation due to a vestibular illusion caused by the rapid acceleration during takeoff. |
| Aug 05, 2012 | San Antonio, TX | N429PH | Incident | minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tower guy wire during the approach to a helipad at night. |
| Aug 04, 2012 | Tlaxco, MX | XC-SSP | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 2012 | Aberdeen, SD | N509MT | Minor | substantial | The fatigue failure of two turbine engine blades due to vibration. |
| Mar 23, 2012 | Delray Beach, FL | N31PB | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper response to a simulated engine failure and the instructor’s delayed and improper remedial action. |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Podnovye, RS | RA-01931 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Loma Bonita, Veracruz, Mexico, MX | XA-JMB | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 2012 | Moran Junction, WY | N407HL | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control while hovering at high density altitude, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Rock Springs, WY | N8067Z | Minor | substantial | The unauthorized operation of the helicopter by a non-certificated and unqualified individual who failed to maintain helicopter control. |
| Jun 19, 2011 | Ladpur, India, IN | VT-SWA | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 22, 2010 | Riverdale, UT | N408UH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a highway marker sign while maneuvering. |
| May 11, 2010 | Abingdon, VA | N31VA | Incident | substantial |
The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was t…The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed the component to be placed into service. |
| Sep 23, 2009 | Fort Worth, TX | N6040Y | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain control during landing. |
| May 10, 2009 | Malyshkino, RS | RA-01895AO | Fatal (9) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 2009 | High Island 138, USA | N164RL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windsock during the approach. |
| Feb 27, 2009 | Lancaster, TX | N2592T | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver. |
| Dec 22, 2008 | Bow, NH | N407GB | Serious (1) | substantial | An interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout. |
| Oct 13, 2008 | Sedona, AZ | N42AZ | Fatal (1) | — | The paramedic's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after exiting the helicopter. |
| Sep 25, 2008 | Talbot Bay, AS | VH-NSH | Minor | substantial | None |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Flagstaff, AZ | N407MJ | Fatal (7) | destroyed |
Both helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N40…Both helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow communications guidelines requiring him to report his position within a minimum of 5 miles from the helipad. |
| Jun 08, 2008 | Huntsville, TX | N416PH | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in its impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the l…The pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in its impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the limited outside visual reference due to the dark night conditions. |
| May 04, 2008 | Santiago, CI | CC-PHI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |