How many accidents has the Bell 412 had?

The NTSB has recorded 57 events involving the Bell 412: 29 fatal, 4 serious, 4 minor injuries, and 16 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Bell 412 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Bell 412 has 57 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Bell 412 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 57 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (110 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 26, 1991	GARDEN BANKS,	N3909F	Fatal (1)	substantial	OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE TAIL ROTOR HANGER BEARING FOR AN UNDETERINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT.
Aug 08, 1991	ROWAN MIDLAND,	N177EH	Incident	—	THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CORRECTLY AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE LAC… THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CORRECTLY AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR OFFSHORE MAINTENANCE.
Jul 01, 1991	GRAND JUNCTION, CO	N20703	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MAIN ROTOR RPM PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS WERE: THE DISCONNECTED ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE SHAFT AND TH… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MAIN ROTOR RPM PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS WERE: THE DISCONNECTED ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE SHAFT AND THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Nov 03, 1990	KNOXVILLE, TN	N412UT	Incident	minor	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE WIRES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. FACTORS IN THE INCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND PERSONNEL TO ADEQUATELY … THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE WIRES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. FACTORS IN THE INCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND PERSONNEL TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT THE LANDING ZONE, THE PRESENCE OF HIGH INTENSITY LIGHTS AT THE LZ, AND THE DARK LIGHTING CONDITIONS.
May 06, 1989	GIRDWOOD, AK	N524EH	Minor	destroyed	A MAIN ROTOR FLIGHT CONTROL BOLT (PART NUMBER 20-057-6-38D) CAME OUT OF ITS ROD END BEARING WHILE IN FLIGHT DUE TO THE BOLT BEING IMPROPERLY TORQUED D… A MAIN ROTOR FLIGHT CONTROL BOLT (PART NUMBER 20-057-6-38D) CAME OUT OF ITS ROD END BEARING WHILE IN FLIGHT DUE TO THE BOLT BEING IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING MAINTENANCE.
Dec 07, 1987	GALVESTON, TX	N3910U	Serious (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1982	INTERCOASTAL CI, LA	N2258F	Incident	—	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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