Bell 47 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 744 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1985 | GUILFORD, VT | N2827B | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1985 | PANAMA CITY BCH, FL | N54522 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1984 | ARDMORE, OK | N5226 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 1984 | LINCOLN, NH | N8588F | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1984 | DETROIT, MI | CFISH | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1984 | NIMROD, MN | N18JM | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 28, 1984 | DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI | N10174 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 20, 1984 | ALPENA, MI | N9158R | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 1984 | CEDAR KEY, FL | N6357 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 1983 | PARADISE, CA | N42403 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1983 | PAXTON, NE | N73248 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 1983 | S. LAKE TAHOE, CA | N11102 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1983 | LAKE WORTH, FL | N366DJ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 1983 | ZACHARY, LA | N739B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1983 | HOMESTEAD, FL | N47WJ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 1982 | GEORGETOWN, IN | N929B | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 1982 | WACONIA, MN | N58077 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1982 | HARRAH, WA | N6145C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 28, 1982 | VERMAL, UT | N48217 | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1982 | ST GENEVIEVE, MO | N87623 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 18, 1982 | EMMAUS, PA | N8565F | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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