Bell 47 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 744 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

744

All Events

391

Incidents

169

Minor

96

Serious

84

Fatal (106 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 07, 1985 KALAMAZOO, MI N7763 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 1985 WATSONVILLE, CA N2874B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1985 MOORE HAVEN, FL N8429E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1985 PICKETT, WI N1476W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1985 OCHOPEE, FL N88AR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1985 MINOT, ND N1041B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1985 LEBANON, OR N9417A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1985 MOULTRIE, GA N586T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1985 CRANE, TX N8197J Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1985 DONALDSON, MN N7856S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1985 Roosevelt, WA N11VH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1985 LAKEVILLE, MN N3094G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 15, 1985 PLAINSBORO, NJ N49882 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1985 IDAHO CITY, ID N1333X Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 22, 1985 MANTUA, OH N73219 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1985 WATSONVILLE, CA N4227B Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 28, 1985 MIAMI, FL N17271 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1984 CHATSWORTH, CA N182JR Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 25, 1984 NAMPA, ID N7927J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 04, 1984 TERLINGUA, TX N93067 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 28, 1984 CASTROVILLE, CA N8404E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1984 BELLE GLADE, FL N59424 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 1984 MOULTONBORO, NH N401GC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 1984 MISS.PAL.ST.PK, IL N90543 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1984 WATSONVILLE, CA N4096G Incident substantial 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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