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 03, 1983 BETHANY, OK N2495B Minor destroyed 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 DETROIT, MI N7995J Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1983 ZILLAH, WA N41721 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1983 DEVILS TOWER, WY N80711 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1983 MONTROSE, CO N1129W Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 15, 1983 ZACHARY, LA N739B Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 1983 PLAINSBORO, NJ N6597D Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1983 WAYMART, PA N2829B Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1983 CHARLESTON, WV N4749R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 08, 1983 DELANO, CA N1397X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1983 HOMESTEAD, FL N47WJ Serious (1) 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
Feb 03, 1983 FIVE POINTS, CA N4262Y Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 29, 1983 RIVERVIEW, FL N74822 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 19, 1983 ANCHORAGE, AK N2822B Minor 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 28, 1982 GEORGETOWN, IN N929B Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 10, 1982 5NM EAST OF SAL, CA N5159B 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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