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
Jul 05, 1983 WHEELER, IL N7069J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1983 THOMASVILLE, IL N5185B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1983 TOWNSEND, MT N1334X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1983 LITCHFIELD, MN N8471E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1983 VALLEY CENTER, CA N2252W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1983 ZILLAH, WA N41721 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1983 DEVILS TOWER, WY N80711 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1983 CHARLESTON, WV N4749R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 1983 HARDEEVILLE, SC N5191B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1983 MERCED, CA N88CP Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 10, 1983 IRVINE, CA N1375X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 06, 1983 GREAT FALLS, MT N7039J Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 21, 1982 TUCSON, AZ N73991 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 21, 1982 PASADENA, CA N6324X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 10, 1982 5NM EAST OF SAL, CA N5159B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1982 NR. ENGLEWOOD, CO N204Z Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1982 SOLEDAD, CA N8562F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1982 PALO, IA N12412 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1982 WASHINGTON, IA N73205 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1982 NEAR BROOTEN, MN N4090G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1982 MIAMI, FL N366DJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1982 CHESTERFIELD, MO N4070B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1982 PLAINVIEW, MN N19JM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1982 NEAR MERTZON, TX N73983 Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1982 LOUISVILLE, KY N929B 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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