# Bell 430 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1182150 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 430 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 - Seats: 10 - Data sheet: TCDS H9SW - Registered aircraft: 27 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2026-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-12): Main rotor head · Bell Textron Canada 430. Effective Aug 11, 2026 - [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 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022 - [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 2016-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-01): Main Rotor Head · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Nov 18, 2016 - [AD 2016-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-17): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective May 31, 2016 - [AD 2015-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-13-11): Tail Rotor Control · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Aug 11, 2015 - [AD 2013-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-03): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. 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 2013-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-06-51): Equipment/Furnishings · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 43 more. Effective Jul 15, 2013 - [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 2010-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-12): Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 16, 2010 - [AD 2008-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-02): Main rotor hydraulic actuator support (support) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Oct 16, 2008 - [AD 2008-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-15-04): Tail rotor pitch · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Sep 3, 2008 - [AD 2008-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-01): Fuel valve switch · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2007-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-10): Prevent fatigue failure of the bolt and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Feb 6, 2008 - [AD 2006-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-14): Tail rotor counterweight bellcrank (bellcrank) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2002-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-02): Right-hand upper fuel enclosure area · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002 - [AD 2002-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-07): Electrical Power Distribution System · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Feb 21, 2002 - [AD 2001-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-05-09): Electrical System · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Apr 24, 2001 - [AD 2001-01-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-51): Main Rotor Hydraulic Actuator Support · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Mar 2, 2001 - [AD 2000-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-13): Fuel Quantity Indicating System · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Dec 12, 2000 - [AD 2000-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-06): Arm Clamp Screws · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Sep 20, 2000 - [AD 2000-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-04): Main Rotor Adapter Assembly Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Sep 19, 2000 - [AD 99-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-03): Torque Of Vertical Fin Attachment Bolts Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Nov 19, 1999 - [AD 98-24-31](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-31): Forward Fairing Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 430. Effective Feb 3, 1999 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2025-09-03, AD 2021-23-13, AD 2021-24-09, AD 2010-19-51, AD 2009-08-03, AD 2007-19-52, AD 2005-04-09, AD 2004-26-11, AD 97-15-16 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 WPR19LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA028), Oct 27, 2018: Bell 430 (N430ST), Kailua, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of one of the tail rotors blades’ root enclosures due to improper repair. - [NTSB ERA15CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA081), Dec 21, 2014: Bell 430 (N430WH), Miami Gardens, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of his helicopter's position relative to a parked helicopter during a pedal turn. - [NTSB CEN14LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA103), Jan 5, 2014: Bell 430 (N430CT), West Delta 109, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from a handrail on a crane davit on an oil platform during landing. - [NTSB ENG10IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA045), Aug 4, 2010: Bell 430 (N430CM), Venice, LA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The fracture of the collective servo actuator piston rod resulting from stress corrosion cracking. - [NTSB DFW05LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA180), Jul 11, 2005: Bell 430 (N430CV), Gulf of Mexico, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter's tail rotor blade's contact with an unknown object during landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA084), Mar 17, 2003: Bell 430 (N431UM), Highland, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and the low lighting conditions (night). - [NTSB FTW73FRG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRG16), Sep 8, 1972: Piper PA-34 (N1035U), Zapata, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (16, 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 20181030021259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181030021259A), Oct 30, 2018: Bell 430 (N430ST), Kona, HI, Substantial damage. While climbing to 1500 feet MSL in progress pilot experienced a loud thump. Pilot immediately felt a medium-to high frequency vibration of significant… - [Accident 20141221023231A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141221023231A), Dec 21, 2014: Bell 430 (N430WH), Miami Gardens, FL, Substantial damage. While hover taxiing helicopter (N430WH) to a parking pad the tail rotor made contact with the main rotor blade tip of an unoccupied parked helicopter (N155WH). - [Accident 20140105002489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140105002489A), Jan 5, 2014: Bell 430 (N430CT), Venice, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot was distracted with personal issues on short final to an offshore heliport. She allowed aircraft to make contact with hand rail on the gantry of the… - [Incident 20130118001779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130118001779I), Jan 18, 2013: Bell 430 (N25CL), Kahului, HI, No damage. After encountering turbulence at mcgregor point (maui) on the way to lanai airport (hwaii) the auto pilot disengaged and the pilot lost airspeed light and… - [Incident 20120429007099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120429007099I), Apr 29, 2012: Bell 430 (N433UM), Tecumseh, MI, No damage. The pilot landed the Bell BHT-430 helicopter on a main street in downtown Tecumseh, MI to retrieve an accident victim for transport to the university of… - [Incident 20110129000919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110129000919I), Jan 29, 2011: Bell 430 (N430CM), Venice, LA, Minor damage. Aircraft struck bird during climb out - [Incident 20100804039889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100804039889I), Aug 4, 2010: Bell 430 (N430CM), Venice, LA, No damage. On first start of day, had 7 paxs loaded for sp 57 crew change, using check list started nr 2 engine, end of start turned gen on and bus interconnect on, was… - [Incident 20081002853049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081002853049I), Oct 2, 2008: Bell 430 (N430AG), New York, NY, Minor damage. Pilot-in-command (PIC) [privacy data omitted] stated he started the aircraft alone. The Bell BHT-430 helicopter was run for 30-40 minutes before PIC realized… - [Incident 20070602008009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070602008009I), Jun 2, 2007: Bell 430 (N430SL), Boise, ID, No damage. (-23) After departing the Idaho helicopter facility (boi) for the st. lukes helipad in meridian Idaho, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was notified by ATC… - [Incident 20070106000199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070106000199I), Jan 6, 2007: Bell 430 (N431SL), Emmett, ID. (-23) On January 06, 2007, in bound to boise the pilot noticed the transmission quill chip light illuminated. The pilot notified boi approach and landed by… All 16: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 27, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430/aircraft - ads: 35, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430/ads - incidents: 16, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.