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
Feb 18, 1986 GRAND JUNCTION, CO N1424W Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 19, 1985 MOSS, CA N8404E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1985 YUMA, AZ N7907S Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1985 PANAMA CITY BCH, FL N4253A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 12, 1985 BIG BEAR CITY, CA N2899B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 10, 1985 PELLA, IA N75273 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1985 LINDSAY, CA N1316X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1985 ERIN, TN N73DB Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 20, 1985 STOCKTON, CA N4021A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 29, 1984 BORREGO SPRINGS, CA N28895 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1984 BLUEFIELD, WV N1398X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1984 GROVE, OK N2837B Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1984 EAGLE POINT, OR N73224 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1984 SHELLEY, ID N501FH Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1984 HOUMA, LA N14807 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1984 FAIRFAX, MN N501H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1984 OCEANSIDE, CA N2252W Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1984 WOODLAND, CA N94218 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1984 REFUGIO, TX N7956J Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 08, 1984 BENAVIDES, TX N8478E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1983 CATARINA, TX N79195 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1983 WISE, VA N1400W Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 26, 1983 LABELLE, FL N5824 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1983 MOULTRIE, GA N68632 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1983 CUMBERLAND, KY N9046A Minor 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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