# Bell 407 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1182206 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 407 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 - Seats: 7 - Data sheet: TCDS H2SW - Registered aircraft: 371 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2026-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-07): Main rotor control · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 21, 2026 - [AD 2026-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-04): Electrical connectors · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Jun 25, 2026 - [AD 2025-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-13-01): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Jul 8, 2025 - [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024 - [AD 2024-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-10-12): Fuel system wiring · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 22, 2024 - [AD 2023-17-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-51): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Sep 21, 2023 - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2022-27-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-27-08): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Jan 12, 2023 - [AD 2022-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-02): Fuselage Structure · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Jan 3, 2023 - [AD 2021-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-01): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Shoulder harness restraint system (Bell Helicopter Textron STC SH2073SO or SH2751SO). Effective Oct 13, 2021 - [AD 2019-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-08-10): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 4 more. Effective Jun 24, 2019 - [AD 2018-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-17): Air Conditioning System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters 206A, 206B, 206L and 13 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019 - [AD 2018-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-10-06): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jun 25, 2018 - [AD 2015-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-02): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4, 407, 427 and 1 more. Effective Sep 24, 2015 - [AD 2015-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-05-04): Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 20, 2015 - [AD 2013-22-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-21): Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kits (Dart Aerospace ULC STC SR01535LA). Effective Dec 13, 2013 - [AD 2013-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-01): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 and 407. Effective Dec 5, 2013 - [AD 2013-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-05): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Dec 5, 2013 - [AD 2013-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-06): Main Rotor Control · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Oct 17, 2013 - [AD 2012-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-09): Rotorcraft tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Oct 22, 2012 - [AD 2012-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-07): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Aug 3, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-01): Liferafts · Agusta AB412, AB412 EP, 206A and 23 more. Effective Jan 17, 2012 - [AD 2010-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-26-51): Tail rotor blade · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Mar 25, 2011 - [AD 2009-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-08): Hydraulic pump driveshaft assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Dec 28, 2009 - [AD 2009-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-11): Swashplate link assembly bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Nov 16, 2009 - [AD 2009-07-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-52): Cyclic control lever assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 7 more. Effective May 1, 2009 - [AD 2008-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-06): Horizontal stabilizers · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2004-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-07): Oil cooler blower bearings · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jun 4, 2004 - [AD 2003-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-05-11): Swashplate outer ring · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 2, 2003 - [AD 2003-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-02-06): Tailboom gearbox support castings · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Feb 10, 2003 - [AD 2002-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-10): Horizontal stabilizer slat (slat) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Nov 21, 2002 - [AD 2002-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-05): Rescue hoists · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 31 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002 - [AD 2002-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-17-03): Fuel Filler Cap · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Sep 20, 2002 - [AD 2002-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-11-09): Forward Bearing Hanger Bracket · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jul 16, 2002 - [AD 2001-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-02): Cockpit Warning Horns · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 1, 2001 - [AD 2001-01-52 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-52-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jul 25, 2001 - [AD 2000-14-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-14-16): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 29, 2000 - [AD 2000-04-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-25): Door Latch Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 12, 2000 - [AD 2000-04-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-20): Hydraulic Relief Valve · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 5, 2000 - [AD 99-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-22-13): Fin Assembly For Reduced Skin Thickness Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Dec 2, 1999 - [AD 98-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-13): Driveshaft · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jan 27, 1999 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-22): Tail Rotor Drive System Bearing Supports · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jul 15, 1998 - [AD 97-24-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-24-17): Tail Rotor Drive Coupling Disc Pack · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 16, 1998 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2021-23-13, AD 2014-04-07, AD 2013-12-07, AD 2011-15-51, AD 2009-08-03, AD 2009-07-51, AD 2007-19-52, AD 2005-03-07, AD 2003-05-03, AD 2002-23-51, AD 2002-06-52, AD 2001-13-51, AD 2001-01-52, AD 2000-20-18, AD 2000-06-10, AD 2000-02-12, AD 99-23-18, AD 99-06-15, AD 96-21-12 PL ## NTSB investigations (101, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA185), May 13, 2026: Bell 407 (N652AE), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from the helipad surveillance camera during liftoff. - [NTSB WPR26LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA172), Apr 29, 2026: Bell 407 (N407BB), Young, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree stump during landing in mountainous terrain. - [NTSB ERA26LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA170), Apr 11, 2026: Bell 407 (N314JP), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving… - [NTSB WPR26FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA098), Feb 5, 2026: Bell 407 (N56AZ), Flagstaff, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA062), Dec 15, 2025: Bell 407 (N404LL), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: Tail rotor blade impact from an unidentified object at an undetermined time. - [NTSB CEN25LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA380), Sep 16, 2025: Bell 407 (N407WA), Decatur, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR25LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA173), Jun 13, 2025: Bell 407 (N407SJ), Bountiful, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door. - [NTSB WPR24LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA265), Aug 3, 2024: Bell 407 (N20BH), Raft River, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s misdiagnosis of an erroneous engine instrument indication and his subsequent decision to enter an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing due to degraded visual cues and low… - [NTSB ENG24LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24LA028), Jul 26, 2024: Bell 407 (N793SF), Oktaha, OK, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to high cycle fatigue failure of a power turbine stage 3 turbine wheel blade. The resulting engine imbalance caused a decoupling of the gas producer stage 1 and stage 2… - [NTSB WPR24LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA247), Jul 11, 2024: Bell 407 (N21BH), Stanley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A sudden wind shift which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent dynamic rollover and collision into water. All 101: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (137, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260429004799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260429004799A), Apr 29, 2026: Bell 407 (N407BB), Young, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot was flying the helicopter, for personal use, was landing in a clearing on a mountain range in Young, AZ. When during the landing sequence he struck a… - [Accident 20260410004549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260410004549A), Apr 10, 2026: Bell 407 (N314JP), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. While conducting emergency procedures training (practice autorotation’s) with a third-party contractor the pilot flying (pf) entered an autorotation to a hard… - [Accident 20260204001189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260204001189A), Feb 4, 2026: Bell 407 (N56AZ), Flagstaff, AZ, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Accident flight On the evening of February 4, 2026, at approximately 10:17 MST (local) a Bell 407 helicopter, registered as [privacy data omitted] and… - [Accident 20251215019049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251215019049A), Dec 15, 2025: Bell 407 (N404LL), Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. Pilot conducted preflight on ramp at Las Vegas airport. During the preflight, the pilot found a dent on one tail rotor blade and on the vertical fin. Pilot… - [Accident 20250613015539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250613015539A), Jun 13, 2025: Bell 407 (N407SJ), Bountiful, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot pulled helicopter from hangar on a wheeled platform. The aircraft was placed slightly below the open hangar door. The pilot elected to relocate the… - [Incident 20240818009829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240818009829I), Aug 18, 2024: Bell 407 (N407RL), Oakridge, OR, Minor damage. This incident occured on a civil aircraft, conducting pao for the us forest service, during wildland firefighting water bucket operations. Pilot noticed damage… - [Accident 20240802014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240802014069A), Aug 2, 2024: Bell 407 (N20BH), Burley, ID, Substantial damage. At approximately 55 minutes and 110 miles after departure from elko and 38 minutes and 77 miles out from pocatello, the barrier inlet air filter light started… - [Incident 20240726011829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240726011829I), Jul 26, 2024: Bell 407 (N793SF), Council Hill, OK, Minor damage. The Bell 407 helicopter was en route, returning to the base location after a patient transfer. During cruise flight at 1900 feet at night under night vision… - [Accident 20240711007499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240711007499A), Jul 11, 2024: Bell 407 (N21BH), Stanley, ID, Substantial damage. Bell 407 helicopter was on a firefighting operation when it was attempting to refill the attached bucket with water from bench lake. The wind shifted/sheared… - [Accident 20231115019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231115019969A), Nov 15, 2023: Bell 407 (N26VA), Richmond, VA, Substantial damage. B407 main rotor contacted the left vertical finlet during landing. Aircraft was towed back to the hangar. Delayed notification. On advice from manufacturer… All 137: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 371, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/aircraft - ads: 63, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/ads - incidents: 137, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. 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