# NTSB investigations: 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. - [NTSB CEN26FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA015.md): Bell 222 · Huntington Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 11, 2025 · N222EX · Substantial damage > On October 11, 2025, at 1401 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 222 helicopter, N222EX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Huntington Beach, California. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries. One person on the ground… - [NTSB ERA19LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA145.md): Bell 222 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2019 · N222ML · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB CEN09CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA218.md): Bell 222 · Milliken, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N222LL · Substantial damage > The separation of the left engine cowling for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09MA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09MA019.md): Bell 222 · Aurora, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N992AA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the 734-foot-tall lighted tower during the visual night flight due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and a flight route too low to clear the tower. Contributing to the accident was the air… - [NTSB LAX03IA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03IA252.md): Bell 222 · Salinas, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N29KH · No damage > The fatigue failure (fracture) of the right forward transmission lift link during cruise flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and an emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX99FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA003.md): Bell 222 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N213ML · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to ensure that both throttles were in the takeoff position. Factors were the pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and his lack of recurrent emergency procedure training in this helicopter. - [NTSB CHI98FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA323.md): Bell 222 · Spencer, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N30SV · Destroyed > The below standard (loose) fit of the 'white' swashplate outer ring pin resulting in fatigue and subsequent separation of the pin, and ultimately the in-flight breakup of the rotorcraft. A factor was the manufacturer's dissemination of the pin which did not… - [NTSB LAX92LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA237.md): Bell 222 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N5007L · Destroyed > The pilot decision to takeoff and fly with a known deficiency in one of the helicopter's engines. - [NTSB DEN89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA090.md): Bell 222 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N5008Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to compensate adequately for wind conditions with rudder pedals while maneuvering in unfavorable wind and high density altitude. - [NTSB NYC86FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA183.md): Bell B-222A · Staten Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1986 · N404WW · Substantial damage > The helicopter, on a FAR 135 flight was in cruise flt at 900 ft. the plt was checking for called VFR traffic and the co-pilot was occuppied with the RNAV when a loud bang was heard and a sudden yaw was felt. Both crew members stated they reacted as instructed… - [NTSB FTW86FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA016.md): Bell 222A · Charenton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N5013H · Substantial damage > The helicopter had just completed a phase two check, twenty minutes into the flight the occupants heard a loud noise and a severe one-to-one vibration ensued. A successful emergency landing was performed. Examination revealed that one swash plate drive link… - [NTSB ATL85LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA017.md): Bell 222 · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N38929 · Substantial damage > The acft sustained substantial damage while taking off from a barge during a FAR 135 medevac flt. Investigation revealedthat the barge was pitching due to rough seas. As the acft lifted, the rear of the acft was struck by the landing platform as it pitched… - [NTSB ATL84FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA277.md): Bell 222 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N22299 · Destroyed > The helicopter was in a hover when a rt pedal turn was initiated and a climb attempted. Plt stated, 'I was unable to climb, and the aircraft began to lose rotor RPM. I increased power to 100% mrtq. The acft was settling.' Unable to sustain flt, a landing was… - [NTSB FTW83IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA084.md): Bell 222 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1983 · N23021 · No damage > The helicopter developed a severe vibration while in flt. The pilot executed an emergency landing with no further acft damage. An examination of the acft revealed that the walking beam assembly located between the swash plate and rotor pitch link had failed.… - [NTSB NYC82FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA230.md): Bell 222 · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N2772H · Minor damage > The helicopter (hel) was being loaded with the engines running. The flt crew were at the ctls when the acdnt occurred. Initially, 4 paxs were escorted to the hel by a customer svc agent. As the 4 boarded, the agent retrieved their carry on baggage. Aft they… - [NTSB FTW81IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81IA067.md): Bell 222 · Lake Charles, LA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1981 · N38929 · No damage - [NTSB FTW78FPD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPD07.md): Bell 222 · Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1977 · N9992K · Substantial damage ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 ('1182122') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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