Bell 430 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 15 events recorded from 2000 to 2021.

15

All Events

6

Incidents

2

Minor

0

Serious

5

Fatal (15 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 27, 2018 Kailua, HI N430ST Incident substantial The separation of one of the tail rotors blades’ root enclosures due to improper repair.
Dec 21, 2014 Miami Gardens, FL N430WH Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of his helicopter's position relative to a parked helicopter during a pedal turn.
Jan 05, 2014 West Delta 109, USA N430CT Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from a handrail on a crane davit on an oil platform during landing.
Aug 04, 2010 Venice, LA N430CM Incident minor The fracture of the collective servo actuator piston rod resulting from stress corrosion cracking.
Jul 11, 2005 Gulf of Mexico, USA N430CV Incident substantial The helicopter's tail rotor blade's contact with an unknown object during landing.
Mar 17, 2003 Highland, MI N431UM Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and …

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and the low lighting conditions (night).
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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