Bell 214ST

Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182106

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
214ST
Registry code
1182106
Registered
18 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
18
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH10SW
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 · 29

1979Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 29 aircraft
19792
19812
19825
19835
19846
19902
19913
19931
19961
19972

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 27

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

1981In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 24 ADs
19811
19821
19842
19862
19872
19881
19901
19961
19975
19982
19991
20133
20141
20201
See all 28 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 ('1182106'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 18

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1182106')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 51

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '214ST')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  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 ('1182106')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 11

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

Incident 20200409001679IBell 214ST · Aurora, ORWhile conducting a company check ride, the pilots observed the sound of an engine spool down. Abnormal engine gauge indications confirmed a malfunction and they decided to shut down the number 1 engine. While executing the abnormal/emergency checklist, they…Apr 9, 2020 · N787SR · Minor damageAccident 20070725015879ABell 214ST · Loon Lake, ID(-23) The helicopter was approaching small lake with a 150 ft. log line and bucket attached to its belly. During approach, the pilot believed he was encountering settling with power and executed a 180 degree turn to recover. During the turn, the bucket had…Jul 25, 2007 · N724HT · DestroyedIncident 19971105043099IBell 214ST · St295, LANarrative: in cruise flight, the copilot's overhead window departed the aircraft. Airspeed and altitude reduced and flight to fourchon, LA continued with no further incident. Maintenance replaced the window.Nov 5, 1997 · N8045T · Minor damageIncident 19970806033309IBell 214ST · Rastanura, SANarrative: aramco filed the following statement. Captain jim bob pickrell, after departing ras tanura and leveling off at 500 feet, became erratic. The first officer challenged his actions and then assumed command of the aircraft returning to ras tanura. The…Aug 6, 1997 · N746HIncident 19970205026449IBell 214ST · Galveston, TXNarrative: in cruise flight, the left hand hinged window pane departed the aircraft. The frame stayed attached to the window assembly. Hinged window was closed and latched.Feb 5, 1997 · N5748MIncident 19951226046599IBell 214ST · Morgan City, LANarrative: on December 26, 1995, at 7:42 CST, a Bell 214st helicopter, operated by petroleum helicopters, inc., experienced an inadvertent inflation of the emergency floats in level cruise flight. The pilot, Mr. John b. silva, jr., reported that the emergency…Dec 26, 1995 · N8045T · Minor damageIncident 19951030041959IBell 214ST · Gulf Of Mexico, LANarrative: while in cruise flight over the Gulf Of Mexico with an indicated airspeed of 130 knots, the flight crew stated that they began to hear a "whooshing" noise followed by a severe vibration. The pilot stated that the vibration increased to a level that…Oct 30, 1995 · N390ALIncident 19950612029359IBell 214ST · Morgan City, LANR2 engine gott hot. Shutdown. Temperature went down. Restarted for landing. Pin 24 on 22J24 grounded. Cleanded.Jun 12, 1995 · N5748MIncident 19950410013519IBell 214ST · Morgan City, LAOil cooler blower motor light came on. Switched to alternate system. Landed safely.Apr 10, 1995 · N5748MIncident 19941216047219IBell 214ST · Intercostal, LAUncommanded pitchup a roll to left,entered clouds autoflite warning lights. Got control,water soaked.Dec 16, 1994 · N391ALIncident 19821220070899IBell 214ST · Northway, AKTail rotor control lost after takeoff.NR1 hydraulic system failed. Veered left into a snowbank on emergency landing.Dec 20, 1982 · N5736X · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1182106')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1,513

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '214ST'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '214ST' AND m.code NOT IN ('1182106')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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