- Manufacturer (registry)
- BELL
- Model
- 222U
- Registry code
- 1182140
- Registered
- 2 aircraft
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats
- 10
- Weight class
- 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSH9SW
- Holder
- Bell Textron Canada Limited
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 · 38
| 1983 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 34
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
See all 41 ADs
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Registered aircraft · 2
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STCs approved for this model · 103
STC SA00680SE (2 OF 6Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.STC SA1626NM PAGE 1Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series)STC SA2693NMInstallation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.
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NTSB investigations · 11
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 8 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB OPS10IA538Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Los Angeles, CAFailure of the air traffic controller to exercise positive control of the situation by issuing clear and timely control instructions to the helicopter pilot. Contributing to the incident was delay by the helicopter pilot in responding to instructions issued…NTSB CEN10FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Midlothian, TXThe fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the main rotor system during cruise flight.NTSB WPR10LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie-down straps were removed prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper management of sleep opportunities during the preceding rest period, which likely contributed to…NTSB LAX04CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 222U · Santa Rosa, CAthe pilot-in-command's (examinee's) incorrect collective control response to a simulated power loss of the number 1 engine.NTSB SEA04LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Louie Lake, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the tailwind condition and the tree.NTSB LAX02FA276Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Nipton, CAThe main rotor blade separation while maneuvering for unknown reasons. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB CHI00FA111Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 222U · St. Paul, MNThe loss of clamp-up force between the transmission case and the pylon mounted actuator support assembly which resulted in fatigue failure of the threaded studs and dowel pins, the failure of the flight control system, helicopter control not being possible…NTSB MIA87IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Oxford, MSThe pilot executed a precautionary landing after hearing a loud bang and experiencing a loss of the number 1 engine. Post accident examination revealed that the power turbine wheel blades had failed, and the wheel parts logjammed and penetrated the engine…NTSB LAX86LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222UT · La Habra, CAOn January 26, 1986 a Bell 222UT collided with a 3/8 inch support cable. The pilot saw the lower of two of the three support cables about 75 feet AGL as he was transitioning to forward flight from a vertical max performance t/o. the pilot applied aft cyclic…NTSB FTW86MA018Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 222UT · East CameronThree pax rprtd that just prior to reaching the helipad, the helicopter's forward movement stopped and the helicopter wobbled or yawed from side to side. The pax's rprted that the pilot appeared to be trying to gain altitude and go forward when they heard a…NTSB FTW84LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Albuquerque, NMThe helicopter was parked on the ramp, facing east. When the plt called the tower for clearance, he requested a west departure. The plt received a clearance & was advised of traffic on the west ramp (behind the helicopter) & was instructed not to overfly the…
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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
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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
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FAA incident reports · 32
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20121120026499IBell 222U · Santa Maria, CA*Note - date hired block unavailable. Date hired is 09/20/2010*N222RX, a Bell 222-UT, s/n 47561, had a rotor blade end cap top strike with an unknown object (possibly a bird) during a flight originating from and returning to Santa Maria, CA, with a stop in…Incident 20111202028289IBell 222U · Baker, CAN431MA and another EMS helicopter were dispatched to an automobile accident scene at night near interstate 15 and zzyzx road, about 6 miles south of Baker California. When the two helicopters arrived at the scene, the first landed without incident. The second…Accident 20100602036089ABell 222U · Midlothin, TXThe helicopter was in cruise flight at approximately 600 feet above ground level (AGL) when several witnesses saw the tail boom and the main rotor system separate from the helicopter. The fuselage was destroyed in an immediate post-impact fire. The main rotor…
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Service difficulty reports · 212
SDR CA190426021Engine · power loss(CAN) REPORTED TO HAVE A POWER LOSS SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND CRASHED INTO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON THE LEFT SIDE. EXTENT OF INJURIES NOT REPORTED BUT NO FATALITIES INVOLVED. (TC# 20190426021)SDR QMLA2015031315016Bolt · shearedDURING AN AIRFRAME ZONE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND ONE SIDE OF THE MR HUB, PN 222-012-101-107 SN A98, CORD WEIGHT MOUNT LOOSE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE NUT FROM THE LONG, ALL THREAD, PORTION OF THE MOUNT & THE WEIGHT ITSELF, FOUND ONE BOLT HEAD LAYING LOOSE UNDER THE WEISDR QMLA2014090514107Engine · leakingRETURNING TO BASE AT THE COMPLETION OF A SCENE FLIGHT, THE ECS UNIT WAS TURNED ON. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE MEDIC, IN THE CABIN, STATED THAT THERE WAS A FOG IN THE CABIN & A STRONG SMELL OF JET FUEL. THE PILOT BACKED UP BY THE NURSE HOLDING THE RFM RAN THE SM
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