How many accidents has the Bell 429 had?

The NTSB has recorded 3 events involving the Bell 429: 2 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 0 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Bell 429 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Bell 429 has 3 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Bell 429 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3 events recorded from 2016 to 2017.

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Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (3 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 10, 2017	Presov, LO	OM-BYM	Fatal (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 11, 2016	Georgetown, DE	N1SP	Fatal (1)	—	The emergency response team's failure to ensure that the system operator was secured to the helicopter, which resulted in his fall during the recurren… The emergency response team's failure to ensure that the system operator was secured to the helicopter, which resulted in his fall during the recurrent rescue hoist training operation.
Jan 01, 2016	Rostov-na-Dony, RS	RA-01617	Serious (2)	destroyed	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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