# FAA incident reports: Bell 222 A list on [Bell 222](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20190330002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190330002179A.md): Bell 222 · Montgomery, NY · Mar 30, 2019 · N222ML · Substantial damage > On March 30, 2019 at approximately 1230 eastern daylight time the subject aircraft, was substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff near Montgomery, new york. Subject aircraft took off from a Private Helipad and was heading to kobelt… - [Accident 20090313002369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090313002369A.md): Bell 222 · Milliken, CO · Mar 13, 2009 · N222LL · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft departed apa, 30 minutes into flight while over the town of Milliken, CO the left engine cowling opened striking both main rotor blades causing minor damage to the blades and tearing off most of the cowl door. The liberated part of the cowl… - [Accident 20081015849819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081015849819A.md): Bell 222 · Aurora, IL · Oct 15, 2008 · N992AA · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (-23) On October 15, 2008, at approximately 2358 CDT (UTC-5), N992AA, a Bell helicopter Textron BHT-222 operated by air angels incorporated as angel flight one, crashed into a radio station (wbig) antenna 9.5 miles south of dupage airport, (dpa), Aurora,… - [Incident 20070804828379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070804828379I.md): Bell 222 · Aurora, IL · Aug 4, 2007 · N990AA · Substantial damage > (-23) While circling an automobile accident the helicopter lost power. The PIC stated that the low rotor speed horn sounded and caution light came on. The PIC also stated that he could hear the rotor speed start to decay. The PIC entered an autorotation to… - [Incident 20030731021929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030731021929I.md): Bell 222 · Morgan Hill, CA · Jul 31, 2003 · N29KH > (-23) While in cruise flight right hand lift link failed. Pilot made a precautionary landing, no damage or injuries. Bell helicopter notified, and Bell inspected the aircraft. Lift link replaced and aircraft returned to service, no other damage. Operator… - [Accident 19981004027929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981004027929A.md): Bell 222 · Las Vegas, NV · Oct 4, 1998 · N213ML · Destroyed > Engine failed and the acft crashed and rolled over. (.19)on October 4, 1998, at 1555 hours pacific daylight time, a Bell 222, N213ML, collided with the ground following a loss of engine power on the number one engine during takeoff at the Las Vegas motor… - [Accident 19980820021389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980820021389A.md): Bell 222 · Spencer, IA · Aug 20, 1998 · N30SV · Destroyed · 3 fatal > The bht 222 departed the sioux valley hospital in fsd on a VFR flight to the Spencer municipal hospital in Spencer, IA (spw). In cruise flight, approximately 2 miles wnw of the Spencer airport, the aircraft experienced an apparent flight control malfunction.… - [Accident 19920607018429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920607018429A.md): Bell 222 · Mariposa, CA · Jun 7, 1992 · N5007L · Destroyed > Had NR2 engine problem. Attempted ferry flight for maintenance.NR2 engine over temp on takeoff,crash landed,hit tree - [Accident 19890323004739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890323004739A.md): Bell 222 · Leadville, CO · Mar 23, 1989 · N5008Q · Substantial damage > Lost tail rotor effectiveness while turning in a hover on an aerial taxi test flight. Impacted in turn. Chopped tail - [Accident 19860717044309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860717044309A.md): Bell 222 · Staten Island, NY · Jul 17, 1986 · N404WW · Substantial damage > Loud bang and yaw at cruise. Then other engine failed. Ditched in bay. Power turbine failure NR2, no defects NR1. - [Incident 19860121003479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860121003479I.md): Bell 222 · Huntington Beac, CA · Jan 21, 1986 · N23021 · Minor damage > Heard bang during descent and found right rear cabin window gone. Struck a passenger and dented the stabilizer. - [Accident 19851017054319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851017054319A.md): Bell 222 · Charenton, LA · Oct 17, 1985 · N5013H · Substantial damage > Damaged by severe inflight vibration, but landed safely. Mechanic forgot to safety nut on swash plate drive link. - [Incident 19850711038079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850711038079I.md): Bell 222 · Lake Charles, LA · Jul 11, 1985 · N5013H · Minor damage > At the completion of a pedal turn to face gate, tail rotor blades struck fence. - [Accident 19850416014239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850416014239A.md): Bell 222 · Prestonburg, KY · Apr 16, 1985 · N773WW · Substantial damage > Autorotation into trees after engine power loss from undetermined cause. - [Accident 19841020059779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841020059779A.md): Bell 222 · Pascagoula, MS · Oct 20, 1984 · N38929 · Substantial damage > Tried liftoff from barge in large waves. Barge pitched and hit helicopter, main rotor struck tail boom. - [Incident 19840917055159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840917055159I.md): Bell 222 · Baton Rouge, LA · Sep 17, 1984 · N5008Q · Minor damage > Following NR2 hydraulic failure pilot pulled floatation t handle instead of emergency gear extension handle. - [Accident 19840901045259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840901045259A.md): Bell 222 · Knoxville, TN · Sep 1, 1984 · N22299 · Destroyed > Started climb from a hover but was unable to sustain flight. Low rotor light on. Struck autos landing on a road. - [Incident 19830218012879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830218012879I.md): Bell 222 · New York, NY · Feb 18, 1983 · N2772H · Minor damage > A wall-mounted styrofoam life preserver was drawn into main rotors during heliport landing. - [Incident 19830111002499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830111002499I.md): Bell 222 · Houston, TX · Jan 11, 1983 · N23021 > Developed rotor control vibrations. Found walking beam fractured at the drive line attach bolt hole. - [Accident 19820922048529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820922048529A.md): Bell 222 · New York, NY · Sep 22, 1982 · N2772H · Minor damage · 1 fatal > Passenger departed helicopter, walked to rear into tail rotor. - [Incident 19810717058219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810717058219I.md): Bell 222 · Midland, TX · Jul 17, 1981 · N1072F > Za off airport landing due to severe vibration. Replaced frahm damper p/n 222-706-203-101 due to a cracked bracket. - [Incident 19810420025629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810420025629I.md): Bell 222 · Kalaupapa, HI · Apr 20, 1981 · N2772H · Minor damage > Rotorcraft collided with wires enroute. Severed wires. Minor damage to craft. - [Accident 19771201041999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771201041999A.md): Bell 214B · Mansfield, TX · Dec 1, 1977 · N9992K · Substantial damage > After #1 eng shut down encrtd compressor stall,mod elect sys caused high RPM ind. Dec RPM then auto ## 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 ('1182122') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222/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.