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
Jun 17, 1987 MIAMI, FL N17271 Incident minor Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1987 LISBON, OH N984B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1987 MILTON-FREEWATR, OR N2219W Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1987 DAYTON, MN N128B Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1987 PAYSON, AZ N73916 Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 20, 1987 MONROEVILLE, OH N818HJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1987 NEW PRAGUE, MN N6786D Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 08, 1987 BRIGHAM CITY, UT N58131 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 03, 1987 PANAMA CITY BCH, FL N43CD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1987 ROLLING FORK, MS N202CH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1987 ARDMORE, OK N3575 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1987 BETHEL, PA N59321 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 22, 1987 HOMOSASSA, FL N88929 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 1987 ODESSA, TX N62462 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 19, 1987 WASSAIC, NY N13766 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 07, 1987 ANCHORAGE, AK N6140C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 23, 1987 SAND SPRINGS, OK N6330D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 02, 1987 STOCKTON, CA N28938 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 28, 1986 JAMESBURG, NJ N7579 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 10, 1986 GOSHEN, UT N47042 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1986 NEWBURYPORT, MA N255PH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1986 SHAFTER, CA N1185W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1986 HAZLETON, PA N7739 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1986 LIHUE, HI N700EC Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1986 ALBANY, OR N9417A Serious (1) 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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