# Bell 222UT - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1182148 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 222UT - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 10 - Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222ut Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (5) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB DEN08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA035), Nov 28, 2007: Bell 222 UT (N222LF), Casper, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: High winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substantial damage. - [NTSB DEN01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA084), Apr 6, 2001: Bell 222UT (N222LF), Alcova, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance during a right pedal turn while hovering. - [NTSB FTW98FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA093), Jan 12, 1998: Bell 222UT (N222UH), Sandy, UT, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his failure (or inability) to maintain sufficient clearance or altitude from mountainous terrain. Related factors were: darkness, heavy… - [NTSB DEN92IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA067), Jun 28, 1992: Bell 222UT (N222UH), Scipio, UT, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: AN ENCOUNTER WITH CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE. - [NTSB ATL86FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA264), Sep 23, 1986: Bell 222UT (N251CC), Galax, VA, destroyed, 3 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20130624022449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130624022449I), Jun 24, 2013: Bell 222UT (N419MA), Yermo, CA, Minor damage. On 06/25/2013 at approximately 1040 hrs local time near Barstow, California, Bell helicopter, BHT-222UT, N419MA, operating under night vision goggles (NVG),… - [Accident 20071127831669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071127831669A), Nov 27, 2007: Bell 222UT (N222LF), Casper, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) Gust of wind during start caused main rotor blade to inflict damage to the tail boom, tail rotor drive shaft, and left horizontal fin. - [Accident 20010406006849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010406006849A), Apr 6, 2001: Bell 222UT (N222LF), Casper, WY, No damage. (-23) While conducting an off airport landing to transport a trauma patient, the helicopter was landing in a vacant turnout. As the helicopter came in for a… - [Accident 19980111000249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980111000249A), Jan 11, 1998: Bell 222UT (N222UH), Sandy, UT, Destroyed, 4 fatal. (.4)The hospital helicopter was dispatched to transport a skier, who had been injured in an avalanche. Snow was not falling when the helicopter departed the… - [Incident 19960325009669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960325009669I), Mar 25, 1996: Bell 222U (N141CF), Springtown, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: the aircraft was attempting to land on the highway for air ambulance operations. During hover, the main rotor blades struck an electrical power… - [Incident 19920628054889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920628054889I), Jun 28, 1992: Bell 222U (N222UH), Scipio, UT, Minor damage. Encountered clear air turbulence on descent to pick up patient. Damage to aircraft found after return to base. - [Incident 19920214015799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920214015799I), Feb 14, 1992: Bell 222U (N141CF), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. Pilot struck an outer perimeter landing light with his tailrotor blade while making an approach to a helipad. - [Incident 19910530032919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910530032919I), May 30, 1991: Bell 222U (N222UH), Draper, UT, Minor damage. Landed at night on road. Trucks providing landing light. For rescue operation. Damaged tail rotor on sign. - [Incident 19881105062659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881105062659I), Nov 5, 1988: Bell 222U (N222UH), Salt Lake City, UT. NR1 hydraulic system failed. Loss of power to tail rotor control. Emergency landing. Chaffed line caused fluid loss - [Accident 19860923046119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860923046119A), Sep 23, 1986: Bell 222U (N251CC), Galax, VA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The helicopter struck a cliff. Suspect terrain obscured by fog. Pilot not qualified for 135 instrument flight. ## Service difficulty reports (13) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR QMLA2013061613079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013061613079), Jun 16, 2013: UNKNOWN. ODOR. ON FINAL, CREW SENSED THE ODOR OF BURNED ELECTRICAL. THERE NO VISUAL INDICATIONS (SMOKE, FIRE OR SPARKS) OF ANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES. ALL COCKPIT INDICATIONS WERE - [SDR QMLA2012092512159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2012092512159), Sep 25, 2012: LONGERON. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF TAIL ROTOR ACTUATOR AND SURROUNDING AREA FOUND CRACK ON LONGERON ABOVE AND TO THE LT OF THE ACTUATOR. - [SDR QMLA2011092111094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011092111094), Sep 21, 2011: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. NR 2 ENG CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ON GEARBOX CHIP DETECTOR AT 13137 ACFT TT. CLEANED DETECTOR IAW LTS 101 2.2MM CHAP 72-00-00, RETURNED ACFT T - [SDR QMLA2010102510071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2010102510071), Oct 25, 2010: DISC. UNSERVICEABLE. DURING LIFT OFF, ROTORBRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHTS AND TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE. CREW REPORTED SMELLING SOMETHING BUR - [SDR QMLRMR0191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLRMR0191), May 25, 2010: PANEL. PUNCTURED. ACFT BONDED PANEL ON BELLY WAS PUNCTURED AND DENTED DURING GROUND HANDLING OF HELICOPTER WITH TUG-A-LUG. PERFORMED STRUCTURAL REPAIR ON (LT AFT BELLY) PANEL INS - [SDR 2010F00057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00057), Mar 10, 2010: GEAR. FAILED. SPIRAL BEVEL COLLECTOR GEAR FAIL APART, (DRIVE TOOTH/GEAR BOKE AWAY/SEPARATED FROM THE BEVEL GEAR BODY) WITH IN THE MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION. - [SDR QMLA122009049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA122009049), Dec 20, 2009: ENGINE. FAILED. ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL, WHILE DESCENDING, NOTICED THE TORQUE OF THE NR1 ENG HAD DROPPED TO ZERO. THE NR1 ENG PARAMETERS WERE CONSTANT AT ABOUT 75-80 PERCENT NG AND - [SDR 200709152121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/200709152121), Sep 15, 2007: FEEDER CABLE. SHORTED. CABLE SHORTED, CAUSING FALSE FIRE WARNING INDICATION. - [SDR BAQA200700021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700021), Jun 25, 2007: BLADE. LOOSE. WHILE COMPLETING A DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND THE OB FEATHERING BEARING ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE LOOSE IN THE BORE. NEW STYLE BEARINGS 222-312-761-101 INSTALLED IAW - [SDR BAQA200700020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700020), Jun 25, 2007: BLADE. LOOSE. WHILE COMPLETING A DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND THE IB FEATHERING BEARING ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE LOOSE IN THE BORE. NEW STYLE BEARINGS 222-312-761-101 INSTALLED IAW - [SDR 47518022205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/47518022205), Feb 22, 2005: FLEXURE. DELAMINATED. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE ACCELERATING THROUGH 40-50 KTS A MODERATE 1/1 WAS NOTED. IT CONTINUED TO WORSEN WITH AIR SPEED. I TURNED AROUND AT ABOUT 100 KTS. LO - [SDR 47518011705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/47518011705), Jan 17, 2005: LINE. RUPTURED. THE NR 1 HYD SYSTEM CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON. PRESSURE CHECKED AND WAS CONFIRMED TO BE AT ZERO. CYCLED SWITCH, MOVED PEDALS AND VERIFIED ACTUAL FAILURE, SO TURNED - [SDR 2001F00539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00539), Jul 13, 2001: ACTUATOR. LEAKING. DUAL HYDRAULIC SERVO ACTUATOR LEAKING BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. LOWER BEARING BECAME UNSTAKED. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT CORRECTED PROBLEM. (M) --- 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.