Bell 214B-1

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182105

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
214B-1
Registry code
1182105
Registered
9 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
16
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
112 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH6SW
Holder
McDermott 214 Holdings, LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 18

1976Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 18 aircraft
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19775
19783
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19802
19813

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1977In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 25 ADs
19771
19782
19801
19812
19821
19861
19872
19941
19972
19982
19992
20011
20021
20133
20141
20201
20221
See all 27 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1182105'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 9

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1182105')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 12

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB DEN04LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 214B-1 · Aspen, COthe inadvertent activation of the engine's fuel shut off valve, resulting in the reduction of engine power to 50 percent due to an improper cannon plug wire repair on the engine's wire harness assembly. Contributing factors include the improper wire repair,…Sep 17, 2004 · N214B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92FA044Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 214B-1 · Hobart Bay, AKFatigue failure of the compressor assembly impeller, and inadequate quality control by the manufacturer. A factor which contributed to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain.Mar 6, 1992 · N314RM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92FA040Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 214B-1 · Hobart Bay, AKSeparation of the tail rotor and 90 degree gearbox due to the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives which resulted in the external load cable becoming entangled in the tail rotor. Factors were the turbulent weather and the lack of suitable terrain…Feb 23, 1992 · N814RM · DestroyedNTSB SEA90LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-214 · Thompson Falls, MTCrew's encounter with soft terrain while attempting an autorotation landing after the failure of the main rotor drive system.Jul 28, 1990 · N314RM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 214B-1 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot misjudging clearance from trees during a hover descent.May 17, 1989 · N614RM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA084Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell B-214-B-1 · Bullard, GAA helicopter involved in a logging operation was in process of lifting a log when crew reported a 'loud explosion' and a loss of power was experienced. An autorotative landing was accomplished and a small engine fire was extinguished. The 1st stage turbine…Mar 3, 1986 · N114RM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 214B1 · Lowell, ORThe acft collided with hilly terrain during an emergency autorotation landing attempt following a reported eng overspeed. The crew reported there was an indication of eng overspeed which they could not control. Post acc examinationrevealed no evidence of…Feb 19, 1985 · N314RM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA79FA031Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 214B-1 · Darby, MTApr 19, 1979 · N226RM · DestroyedNTSB DEN77FTE74Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 214B-1 · Silverthorne, COAug 13, 1977 · N226RM · No damageNTSB OAK77FVG54Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 214B1 · Sawyers Bar, CAJul 30, 1977 · N16805 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA77FA024Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 214B-1 · Liberty, WAMar 31, 1977 · N90128 · DestroyedNTSB SEA77FYA09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 214B1 · Salmon, IDJan 26, 1977 · N225RM · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1182105')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 14

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20040917022969ABell 214B1 · Aspen, CO(-23) Shortly after takeoff the aircraft came to a hover at approx. 80' AGL and had just started forward flight when the aircraft lost power. Pilot entered autorotation to a steeply sloped down ski run. Both skids and tail stinger struck the ground at the…Sep 17, 2004 · N214B · DestroyedAccident 19920306005209ABell 214B · Hobart Bay, AKEngine lost power during sling load hover. Autorotated in slash and stumps. Centrifugal compressor fractures.Mar 6, 1992 · N314RM · Substantial damageAccident 19920223003299ABell 214B1 · Hobart Bay, AKDue to static electricity attached 30 foot cable to cargo hook. Hit air pocket, yawed 90 degree, crashed into treesFeb 23, 1992 · N814RM · Destroyed · 6 fatalAccident 19900727028959ABell 214B1 · Thompson Fall, MTLoud bang autorotated. Skids dug in. Rotors chopped tailboom. Driveshaft overheated lacked lube due pinched o ring.Jul 27, 1990 · N314RM · Substantial damageAccident 19890517012289ABell 214B1 · Ketchikan, AKTail rotor struck trees on descent for landing resulting in loss of tall rotor control and a crash.May 17, 1989 · N614RM · Substantial damageAccident 19860303005199ABell 214B1 · Bullard, GAForced landing,fire after engine failure. Unauthorized use of lubricant on first stage turbine bolts. Disc failed.Mar 3, 1986 · N114RM · Substantial damageIncident 19850729042509IBell 206L1 · Venice, LAEngine failed explosively on takeoff autorotation without damage. Found failed turbine wheel.Jul 29, 1985 · N1073W · Minor damageAccident 19850218030809ABell 214B1 · Lowell, ORAutorotation landing made due to engine overspeed. Possible fuel control malfunction.Feb 18, 1985 · N314RM · Substantial damageAccident 19820214003879ABell 214B1 · Quincy, CALost control after releasing sling load. Declared emergency. Rolled over on descent. Cause undetermined.Feb 14, 1982 · N224PH · DestroyedAccident 19790419015669ABell 214B1 · Darby, MTPilot released sling load. Weight decrease caused rotor to flex and sever the tail of the heliopter. Over gross wgtApr 19, 1979 · N226RM · DestroyedAccident 19770813026179ABell 214B1 · Silverthorne, COOne loop of choker cable unhooked. Tower fell.Aug 13, 1977 · N226RM · 1 fatalAccident 19770730037749ABell 214B · Sawyers Bar, CAHelicopter engaged in logging operation. Accessory inner bevel gear,p/n 2-070-005-02,failed.Jul 30, 1977 · N16805 · Substantial damageAccident 19770331021249ABell 214B1 · Liberty, WAHelicopter logging. Turning toward logging site. Inflt sepn of vertical fin fm tailboom.Mar 31, 1977 · N90128 · DestroyedAccident 19770126001729ABell 214B1 · Salmon, IDLogging opn. Atmtd to lift ovr 8000LB external load. Loud bang,input quill free-wheeling unit failedJan 26, 1977 · N225RM · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 18

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '214B1'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 72

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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  FROM (
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    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1182105')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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