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 19, 2022 | São Paulo, BR | PP-BDL | Serious (2) | substantial | 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. |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Kala, OF | ZS-MCC | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Lawton, OK | N361SF | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collision with a wall. |
| Dec 16, 2015 | Mixco, GT | TG-PJV | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2015 | South Timbalier 127, USA | N311RL | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's lack of awareness of the severity of the gusting winds, which led to the helicopter being pushed off of the oil platform by a wind gust du…The pilot's lack of awareness of the severity of the gusting winds, which led to the helicopter being pushed off of the oil platform by a wind gust during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the unavailability of a nearby weather monitoring system. |
| Dec 30, 2012 | Katra, India, IN | VT-PHH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Loma Bonita, Veracruz, Mexico, MX | XA-JMB | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 2011 | Ladpur, India, IN | VT-SWA | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 2008 | Bow, NH | N407GB | Serious (1) | substantial | An interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout. |
| Apr 11, 2006 | Morelia, MX | XC-UPN | Serious (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 2001 | Whitley City, KY | N11HX | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilots decision to operate the helicopter at an airspeed in excess of the maximum demonstrated stable airspeed for the water bucket. A factor in …The pilots decision to operate the helicopter at an airspeed in excess of the maximum demonstrated stable airspeed for the water bucket. A factor in the accident was the pilot did not follow the published emergency procedure. |
| Oct 09, 1996 | ANDROS ISLAND, BF | N1117P | Serious (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1996 | KERRVILLE, TX | N1114S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The loss of power due to the pilot's failure to comply with established procedures. Factors were a short in the FADEC wiring harness due to a manufac…The loss of power due to the pilot's failure to comply with established procedures. Factors were a short in the FADEC wiring harness due to a manufacturing defect, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |