Bell 412 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 57 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2025 | Guadarranque reservoir, SP | EC-MRK | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Coelemu, OF | CC-APK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Valencia, SP | EC-GSK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Port Said City, EG | SU-CBX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2011 | Zakum Field, TC | A6-FLV | Incident | minor | <br /><br /> |
| Jun 01, 2010 | Campeche, MX | XA-HSI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Aguas de Dios, CO | HK0005 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 2004 | South Pass 65, USA | N22347 | Incident | minor | The failure and separation of the tail rotor gearbox for undetermined reasons. |
| May 23, 2004 | San Antonio, TX | N555BA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked helicopter while performing a hovering turn. |
| Feb 26, 2000 | KARNS, TN | N411UT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while repo sitioning the helicopter at a road side landing zone resulting in an in-flight (hover) col…The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while repo sitioning the helicopter at a road side landing zone resulting in an in-flight (hover) collision with a tree. |
| Jun 09, 1999 | EUGENE IS. 313, | N3893S | Incident | substantial |
The separation of a section of the tail rotor blade, and subsequent separation of the tail rotor system, as a result of fatigue cracking due to corros…The separation of a section of the tail rotor blade, and subsequent separation of the tail rotor system, as a result of fatigue cracking due to corrosion in the tail rotor blade spar. |
| Mar 12, 1998 | QUANTICO, VA | N82628 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the terrain and the lack of management oversight of aircrews and equipment. |
| 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. |
| Dec 02, 1982 | INTERCOASTAL CI, LA | N2258F | Incident | — | Investigation pending |