Bell 47 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 744 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1985 | BURLINGTON, MI | N3755J | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1985 | CALWOOD, MO | N951B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 28, 1985 | GUILFORD, VT | N2827B | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1985 | PANAMA CITY BCH, FL | N54522 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1985 | WATSONVILLE, CA | N4227B | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 1985 | ERIN, TN | N73DB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1985 | STOCKTON, CA | N4021A | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 28, 1985 | MIAMI, FL | N17271 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 28, 1984 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N474MP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1984 | CHATSWORTH, CA | N182JR | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1984 | ARDMORE, OK | N5226 | Serious (1) | substantial | 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 30, 1984 | LINCOLN, NH | N8588F | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1984 | BORREGO SPRINGS, CA | N28895 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 1984 | BLUEFIELD, WV | N1398X | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 1984 | MISS.PAL.ST.PK, IL | N90543 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1984 | EL CAJON, CA | N18807 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1984 | WATSONVILLE, CA | N4096G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 1984 | WEST GLACIER, MT | N7965J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1984 | WINTERHAVEN, CA | N4099G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1984 | JEFFERSONVILLE, OH | N59H | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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