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 23, 1986 BURBANK, WA N1197W Fatal minor Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1986 NAHCOTTA, WA N7092J Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1986 PORTLAND, CT N59400 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 13, 1986 CHEHALIS, WA N12848 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 12, 1986 WALTHAMER, ME N7861S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1986 PORTERVILLE, CA N1316X Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1986 ELROSA, MN N94458 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1986 LISBON, OH N984B Fatal minor Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1986 CLEVELAND, MS N53SP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1986 BROOTEN, MN N8122J Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1986 ZILLAH, WA N11VH Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 29, 1986 PANAMA CITY BCH, FL N10065 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 19, 1986 RED BAY, AL N73269 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 09, 1986 PANAMA CITY, FL N1159W Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 06, 1986 AGANA, N2996W Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 02, 1986 PALMDALE, CA N4239J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1986 SANTA FE, NM N4073G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 18, 1986 LAPWAI, ID N1371X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 15, 1986 ALBANY, OR N9417A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1986 BEAUMONT, TX N2275B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1986 OVERTON, NV N3067G Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1986 STOCKTON, CA N6727D Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 27, 1986 CASTAIC, CA N7802S Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 18, 1986 GRAND JUNCTION, CO N1424W Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 13, 1986 ATKINSON, NH N888EN Incident 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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