# FAA incident reports: Bell 212 A list on [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 59 reports - [Accident 20230909010609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230909010609A.md): Bell 212 · Balch Camp, CA · Sep 9, 2023 · N873HL · Destroyed > While slowing the aircraft to do firefighting water drop operations, at approximately 100 ft AGL, due to unknown reasons, the aircraft settled and the main rotor blades contacted the surrounding trees, which caused the aircraft to rapidly descended and… - [Accident 20210707016999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210707016999A.md): Bell 212 · Jul 7, 2021 · N911KW · Substantial damage > A phone interview with pilot[privacy data omitted] July 17, 2021 by inspector [privacy data omitted] assistant to the iic revealed that [privacy data omitted] felt a lateral vibration in the aircraft while in close proximimity to the lake while loading water… - [Accident 20180825015309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180825015309A.md): Bell 212 · Dardanelle, CA · Aug 25, 2018 · N512TA · Destroyed > The helicopter was conducting water dropping activities in support of a U.S. Forest service fire fighting operation, under an exclusive use contract. A 150 ft synthetic longline and a 240 gallon bambi flexible water bucket was attached to the cargo hook. The… - [Incident 20170605015799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170605015799I.md): Bell Helicopter BHT-212 · Little Diomede, AK · Jun 5, 2017 · N212PA · Minor damage > Occurrence happened on Monday 6/5/2017, PIC stated on short final landing at Little Diomede Heliport the aircraft encountered a small whistle sound at first and then just before touch down a slight vibration. Crew decided to shut down and inspect for… - [Accident 20110621013539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110621013539A.md): Bell 212 · Mesa, AZ · Jun 21, 2011 · N49678 · Substantial damage > On June 21, 2011 a Bell 212 helicopter (N49678) operated by "the Boeing company" was conducting a pilot currency flight when the aircraft struck the ground, rolled over, and burned. The crash site is located approximately 4.5 miles north of falcon field… - [Accident 20090721017989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090721017989A.md): Bell 212 · Willow Creek, CA · Jul 21, 2009 · N212HP · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) On July 21, a rappeller sustained fatal injuries from an un-arrested descent out of a helicopter from an altitude of approximately 200 feet. The accident occurred during rappel proficiency training. As the individual was moving into the rappel position… - [Incident 20060904027729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060904027729I.md): Bell 212 · Happy Camp, CA · Sep 4, 2006 · N873HL · Substantial damage > (-23) After takeoff with an external load the pilot smelled what he believed at the time to be something burning. As the smell worsened, he then received a #2 engine fire warning light. The pilot pulled the #2 fire extinguisher handle, dropped the long line,… - [Incident 20051217029639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051217029639I.md): Bell 212 · Galveston, TX · Dec 17, 2005 · N5410N · Minor damage > (-23) During a training flight a #1 hydraulics failure was simulated. The aircraft was at 700 feet MSL, 80 knots and 55% torque when the #1 hydraulics system was turned off. The aircraft immediately experienced a violent, ever-increasing yaw excursions. The… - [Accident 20040824022869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040824022869A.md): Bell 212 · Dequeen, AR · Aug 24, 2004 · N181W · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 24, 2004, about 1430 CDT a Bell 212 twin engine helicopter, N181W, was substantially damaged during loss of control shortly after departure, approximately 12 miles east of wickes, Arkansas. The helicopter was registered to and operated by… - [Incident 20030223003499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030223003499I.md): Bell 212 · Nacogdoches, TX · Feb 23, 2003 · N8145Y · Minor damage > (-23) Helicopter main rotor blades truck trees during attempted landing at a remote site. Pilot elected to fly helicopter to Nacogdoches airport (och) 7 NM away. Main rotor blades sustained minor damage. No injuries to pilot or passengers. - [Accident 20030116000359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030116000359A.md): Bell 212 · Lakefryxell, AY · Jan 16, 2003 · N1079U · Substantial damage > (-23) Witnesses reported that the helicopter was hovering (approx 100' AGL) during an external load operation when "white smoke" was seen emanating from the helicopter. It descended to the ground, impacting the ice hard. The tailboom was separated from the… - [Accident 20021122031969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021122031969A.md): Bell 212 · Longview, WA · Nov 22, 2002 · N82W · Substantial damage > (-23) During hover operation main rotor blades struck top of tree causing damage to both blades. - [Accident 20010731021402A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731021402A.md): Bell 212 · Jul 31, 2001 · N911VR · No damage > (-23)Upon arrival at the same pond in which another helicopter was already picking up water, the pilot did not see the hovering helicopter below due to smoke from the nearby forest fire. The impact from the lower helicopter main blades resulted in the water… - [Incident 20000728025769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000728025769I.md): Bell 212 · Bozeman, MT · Jul 28, 2000 · N215EL > (-23) The a/c was being operated under public use by the U.S. Forest service conducting a fire fighting mission. Helicopter was going in for a water drop when the pilot reported a pop in the right engine. The fuel pressure dropped and the pilot shut down the… - [Accident 20000319009389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000319009389A.md): Bell 212 · Snelling, CA · Mar 19, 2000 · N415B · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) The aircraft was on a FAR 91 repositioning ferry flight from apple valley, CA. To sacramento, CA. As the second aircraft in a flight of 2 helicopters. Both aircraft stopped at fresno, CA. For fuel, with a departure time of approximately 1500 PST in the… - [Incident 20000318018669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000318018669I.md): Bell 212 · Cabine, AO · Mar 18, 2000 · N5736J > (-23)During takeoff, pilot attempted to move the collective up but it would not move. A second try was made, but the collective would not move. Mechanics fund the lower rod end of the collective servo screwed out. The threaded end of the rod end contains a… - [Accident 20000129005699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000129005699A.md): Bell 212 · Mount Pleasant, UT · Jan 29, 2000 · N212HQ · No damage > (-23) On January 29, 2000, at approximately 1347 MST, a bht 212 helicopter piloted by daniel d. gauthier, certificate 2590780, was demolished when the main rotor mast fractured and separated the main rotors from the transmission in flight. The pilot received… - [Accident 19991127033769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991127033769A.md): Bell 212 · Philadelphia, MS · Nov 27, 1999 · N8144M · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (.19) On November 27, 1999, about 1445 central standard time, a Bell 212, N8144M, registered to houston helicopters, inc., crashed near Philadelphia, Mississippi, while on a title 14 CFR part 91 positioning flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed… - [Accident 19990426040399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990426040399A.md): Bell 212 · Snoqualmie, WA · Apr 26, 1999 · N98W · No damage > (-23)During a hover maneuver in an external load operations, the main rotor blade made contact with a tree branch. - [Accident 19980808030099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980808030099A.md): Bell 212 · Juntura, OR · Aug 8, 1998 · N291B · Substantial damage > (-23) The scenario began as the helicopter was in a hover just beginning to lower the water bucket into a large pond. The pilot reported losing lift and slipped to the right to gain clean air. As the pilot applied additional collective control, the low rotor… - [Accident 19960618014259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960618014259A.md): Bell 212 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Jun 18, 1996 · N91AL · Destroyed > Aircraft involved in fire fighting activities when it crashed. Public use aircraft. - [Incident 19950804034729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950804034729I.md): Bell 212 · Venice, LA · Aug 4, 1995 · N5736J > Torque split at cruise over gulf. Returned to Venice. Low side governor failure. Replaced unit. - [Accident 19920229004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920229004579A.md): Bell 212 · Morgan City, LA · Feb 29, 1992 · N92AL · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Helicopter broke up in flight. Lost main rotors. Dived vertically into swamp. Rotor stabilizer bar missing. - [Incident 19920222007159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920222007159I.md): Bell 212 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Feb 22, 1992 · N3895P · Minor damage > During landing at confined mountain site main rotor blades struck trees. Aborted and landed elsewhere. - [Incident 19911011055569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911011055569I.md): Bell 212 · Sand Point, AK · Oct 11, 1991 · N358EH · Minor damage > While hover taxiing the main rotor blades struck a metal building. Distracted while trying to avoid parked aircraft - [Incident 19910627044199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910627044199I.md): Bell 212 · Dohor, KU · Jun 27, 1991 · N93AL > Fuel exhaustion. Autorotated to a road. Found a faulty fuel quantity gauge. - [Incident 19910618042309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910618042309I.md): Bell 212 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Jun 18, 1991 · N3895U · Minor damage > Right lower engine cowling separated in flight. Unaware at time. Cowling broke loose from hinge at attach point. - [Incident 19910418024429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910418024429I.md): Bell 212 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Apr 18, 1991 · N91AL > Loss of hydraulic pressure over Gulf Of Mexico. Flew to houma airport. Made a running landing on runway 12. - [Incident 19900516029969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900516029969I.md): Bell 212 · Intracostal Cit, LA · May 16, 1990 · N92AL > NR1 engine turbine temperature increase. Made single engine landing. Foreign object damage to turbine wheel. - [Incident 19890826054989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890826054989I.md): Bell 212 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Aug 26, 1989 · N5010F · Minor damage > Vibration during cruise. Landed safely. Hangar assembly under combining gearbox had deteriorated. Bracket broken. - [Incident 19890526027469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890526027469I.md): Bell 212 · Homer, AK · May 26, 1989 · N93AL · Minor damage > Attempting to lower and release sling load encountered turbulence. Tail rotor touched brush and was dented. - [Incident 19881108066499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881108066499I.md): Bell 212 · New Iberia, LA · Nov 8, 1988 · N5010F > Simulated climbout with one engine at idle. Other engine quit. Entered autorotation and recovered. Cause unknown. - [Accident 19880929044769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880929044769A.md): Bell 212 · Deadhorse, AK · Sep 29, 1988 · N397EH · Destroyed > Took off in snow showers, encountered whiteout conmditions. Landed on frozen lake. Skin broke through. Rolled over - [Incident 19870605046779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870605046779I.md): Bell 212 · Amelia, LA · Jun 5, 1987 · N72AL > Engine overspeed during attempt to go to idle. Found fuel control bleed ports contained flaky corrosion deposits. - [Incident 19860401023469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860401023469I.md): Bell 212 · Lafayette, LA · Apr 1, 1986 · N50094 > Main rotor vibration during approach. Found control linkage unconnected. Mechanic failed to reinstall a bolt. - [Incident 19850321019039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850321019039I.md): Bell 212 · Morgan City, LA · Mar 21, 1985 · N49613 · Minor damage > Main rotor of parked N22718 came untied. Blade turned striking tail rotor of descending N49613 at offshore helipad. - [Accident 19831020055129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831020055129A.md): Bell 212 · Coos Bay, OR · Oct 20, 1983 · N82W · Substantial damage > Picked up to hover with fertilizer bucket attached. Long line snagged a skid. Lost control. Helicopter rolled over. - [Accident 19830711029449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830711029449A.md): Bell 212 · Eugene Island, LA · Jul 11, 1983 · N16989 · Substantial damage > Tailboom struck a crane while swinging tail in a hover to reposition helicopter on the landing pad. - [Accident 19830610025069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830610025069A.md): Bell 212 · Goleta, CA · Jun 10, 1983 · N59636 · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > Tail rotor vibration on approach to rig platform. Reduced power. Hit water without arming floats. Rolled and sank. - [Incident 19830202012749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830202012749I.md): Bell 212 · Las Cruces, CA · Feb 2, 1983 · N16754 · Minor damage > Severe gusty surface winds after landing caused main rotors to strike tail boom during engine shutdown. - [Incident 19820518034299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820518034299I.md): Bell 212 · Sabine Pass, TX · May 18, 1982 · N5595U > Pilot experienced engine failure. Successful autorotation was accomplished to small lake. Fuel gauge removed. - [Incident 19820314011609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820314011609I.md): Bell 212 · Houston, TX · Mar 14, 1982 · N8530B > Mechanical hook malfunction caused release of sling load. Microwave disc antenna dropped to roof. - [Incident 19820302001479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820302001479I.md): Bell 212 · Corpus Christi, TX · Mar 2, 1982 · N1080S > Passenger left baggage area to take a picture of idling helicopter. Backed into tail rotor.. - [Accident 19810823051089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810823051089A.md): Bell 212 · Kenai, AK · Aug 23, 1981 · N392EH · Substantial damage > Engine flamed out due to fuel pump shaft failure. Allowed rotor RPM decay on night water landing. Severe impact. - [Incident 19810424029629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810424029629I.md): Bell 212 · Lake Charles, LA · Apr 24, 1981 · N29AL · Minor damage > Wind gust caused rotor blade to strike tail boom during engine start attempt. - [Incident 19801124086759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801124086759I.md): Bell 212 · LA · Nov 24, 1980 · N5736J · Minor damage > Tail rotor contacted guy cable while positioning for landing on rig. - [Accident 19801020057699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801020057699A.md): Bell 212 · Industry, CA · Oct 20, 1980 · N83263 · Substantial damage > Helicopter crashed during external load operation after engine failure. - [Incident 19800731034459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800731034459I.md): Bell 212 · Sabine Pass, TX · Jul 31, 1980 · N90220 · Minor damage > Due to a developing vibration, the pop out floats were inflated. Made landing in the water. - [Incident 19800411046149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800411046149I.md): Bell 212 · Scottsdale, AZ · Apr 11, 1980 · N2767X > Pilot executed forced landing due to faulty chip detector light. - [Accident 19800218003369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800218003369A.md): Bell 212 · Houma, LA · Feb 18, 1980 · N71AL · Substantial damage > Failure in tail rotor gear box during maintenance test flight. Hit ground during spin to right. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181420') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.