Bell 407

NTSB investigations · 91

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NTSB ERA12FA527Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's improper decision to make a low-level departure over water in dark night conditions without lights, which resulted in controlled flight into the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely spatial disorientation due to a vestibular…Aug 25, 2012 · N407N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12IA518Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tower guy wire during the approach to a helipad at night.Aug 5, 2012 · N429PH · Minor damageNTSB CEN12LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Aberdeen, SDThe fatigue failure of two turbine engine blades due to vibration.Apr 14, 2012 · N509MT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Riverdale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a highway marker sign while maneuvering.Nov 22, 2010 · N408UH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10TA261Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Abingdon, VAThe improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed…May 11, 2010 · N31VA · Substantial damageNTSB OPS10IA132Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Houston, TXThe failure of the local controller to issue control instructions necessary to ensure positive control/standard separation of traffic operating within the Class B airspace.Apr 28, 2010 · N6YJ · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN09CA604Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · Fort Worth, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain control during landing.Sep 23, 2009 · N6040Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 138The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windsock during the approach.May 4, 2009 · N164RL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · Lancaster, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver.Feb 27, 2009 · N2592T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08MA116Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Flagstaff, AZBoth helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow…Jun 29, 2008 · N407GA · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN08MA116Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Flagstaff, AZBoth helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow…Jun 29, 2008 · N407MJ · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN08FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Huntsville, TXThe pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in its impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the limited outside visual reference due to the dark night conditions.Jun 8, 2008 · N416PH · DestroyedNTSB DFW08IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Hig Island A595The loss of tail rotor effectiveness for undetermined reasons.Dec 15, 2007 · N407AK · No damageNTSB DFW07IA184Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Gulf of MexicoFatigue failure of the power turbine outer shaft for undetermined reasons.Aug 16, 2007 · N433PH · No damageNTSB NYC07FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Dagsboro, DEThe pilot's improper decision to depart under visual flight rules into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the fog and the dark night conditions.Dec 14, 2006 · N407JJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07FA014Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Kalispell, MTOn-speed failure of the second stage turbine wheel as the result of engine oil starvation. The lack of maintenance oversight was a contributing factor.Nov 3, 2006 · N407KH · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Ship Shoal 130EThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a stationary object while maneuvering for landing. Contributing factors were the inadequate facilities available for landing, the pilot's lack of information regarding the landing area, and the operational status…Dec 17, 2004 · N976AA · DestroyedNTSB SEA04MA167Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to take the direct route over mountainous terrain, the dark night conditions, and the pressure to complete the mission induced by the…Aug 22, 2004 · N2YN · DestroyedNTSB CHI04MA182Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Newberry, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of fog conditions. A contributing factor was inadequate weather and dispatch information relayed to the pilot.Jul 13, 2004 · N503MT · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Hurst, TXThe student pilot's excessive flare prior to touchdown during the practice autorotation which resulted in the tailboom stinger striking the ground. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay to take remedial action.Apr 27, 2004 · N407BP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA097Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Pyote, TXThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather, which resulted in the pilot failing to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, and the pressure to…Mar 21, 2004 · N502MT · DestroyedNTSB NYC04CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell B407 · Morehead, KYThe ground personnel's failure to identify the hazardous condition. Factors were blowing snow and night conditions.Dec 21, 2003 · N508MT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 573The loss of engine power due to the failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel and subsequent catastrophic failure of the turbine assembly.Dec 1, 2003 · N457PH · DestroyedNTSB FTW04IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Eugene Is. 27The loss of engine power due to the failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel and subsequent catastrophic failure of the turbine assembly.Nov 16, 2003 · N405PH · Minor damageNTSB FTW03TA156Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Franklin, LAThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness due to the inadequate maintenance performed by other company personnel.May 19, 2003 · N991SP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA148Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Gulf Of MexicoThe short circuit of the C321capacitor in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that resulted in a single-point failure of the ECU's -15V power supply which disengaged/reverted the Hydro-mechanical Unit (HMU) from automatic to manual fuel control. Factors…May 11, 2003 · N491PH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Broadus, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to erratic fuel flow metering to the engine resulting from the single point failure of the PLA potentiometer in the hydro-mechanical fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a…Mar 27, 2003 · N175PA · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA117Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Houma, LAThe loss of tail rotor drive and anti-torque control resulting from the fracture and separation of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the overtemperature and subsequent failure of the #5 hangar bearing.Mar 24, 2003 · N501PH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Mi 700The catastrophic failure of the engine resulting from 1st stage turbine wheel blade failure due to type 1 hot corrosion (sulfidation). Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to brief the passengers on emergency safety equipment (life raft), the pilot's…Feb 16, 2003 · N407HH · DestroyedNTSB NYC02TA026Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Whitley City, KYThe pilots decision to operate the helicopter at an airspeed in excess of the maximum demonstrated stable airspeed for the water bucket. A factor in the accident was the pilot did not follow the published emergency procedure.Nov 12, 2001 · N11HX · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA145Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MIThe pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.May 22, 2001 · N5259N · No damageNTSB FTW01FA115Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Vermillion 44Failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft coupling due to fatigue.May 4, 2001 · N917AL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate lateral and vertical clearance during landing. Factors were the clouds and snow-covered high terrain.Mar 2, 2001 · N9HE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Gilchrist, TXThe loss of control for reasons undetermined.Dec 29, 2000 · N407MM · DestroyedNTSB SEA00WA135Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 407 · Golden, CanadaJul 12, 2000 · N409KA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to establish/maintain a safe rate of descent during approach to landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect altimeter (Kollsman) setting, smoke, and dark night conditions.Jun 5, 2000 · N234BH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Grand Canyon, AZThe failure and subsequent disintegration of the oil cooler fan forward hanger bearing.Apr 16, 2000 · N175PA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99GA197Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Georgetown, DEThe pilot's improper preflight evaluation of the weather, which resulted in inadvertent flight into IMC. Factors were the fog, and night conditions.Aug 17, 1999 · N97SP · DestroyedNTSB FTW99FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Vermilion 331the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft during cruise flight. Factors were the failure of both pilots to use a known safety advisory recommendation and the failure of both operators to implement the recommendation as a company…Oct 5, 1998 · N403PH · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA068Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Littleton, COThe pilot's inability to maintain adequate visual lookout due to the lighting conditions and his failure to follow company procedures for departure from a landing zone. Factors were dark night conditions, bright lights in the landing zone which prevented…Dec 15, 1997 · N771AL · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA352Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Grand Isle S108The tail rotor blade strike(s) that severed the aft portion of the tailboom, subsequently rendering the pilot with no tail rotor control while in cruise flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced autorotative landing.Sep 18, 1997 · N467PH · Substantial damage
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