# FAA incident reports: Bell UH-1H A list on [Bell UH-1H](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-uh-1h.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 59 reports - [Incident 20251106017539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251106017539I.md): Bell UH-1H · Nome, AK · Nov 6, 2025 · N959BH · Minor damage > On November 6, 2025, N959BH flew from unalakleet to Nome, Alaska. The PIC idnetified damage to one of the tail rotor blades during the post flight walkaround. It was later identfied that a dzus fastner had seperated from the vertical tail rotor drive shaft… - [Accident 20231104021059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231104021059A.md): Bell UH-1H · Firebaugh, CA · Nov 4, 2023 · N3053Q · Destroyed > On November 4, 2023, [privacy data omitted] a Bell UH-1H helicopter caught fire during the startup of a maintenance check. During the engine startup, it was reported by the pilot that there were no abnormalities. Engine instruments appeared normal.… - [Accident 20230711010509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230711010509A.md): Bell UH-1H · Woodlawn, IL · Jul 11, 2023 · N900VF · Substantial damage > The aircraft was located in a farm field north east of Woodlawn IL. The lat/long of the accident scene is 38 degree 19 minutes 58 seconds north by 89 degrees 01 minutes 25 seconds west as shown on google earth. The scene of the accident is approximately 1/3… - [Accident 20220716012979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220716012979A.md): Bell UH-1H · Bernal, NM · Jul 16, 2022 · N911SZ · Destroyed · 4 fatal > A public use helicopter, after refueling and departing las vegas, NM airport (lvs), with no flight plan filed, in cruise flight, experienced an apparent emergency of unknown origin enroute to the home base at aeg (double eagle ii). The helicopter struck the… - [Accident 20220216001269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220216001269A.md): Bell UH-1H · Coalinga, CA · Feb 16, 2022 · N72297 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On February 15, 2022, at approximately 2130 hours PST, a Bell UH-1H helicopter registered as N72297 impacted terrain under unknown circumstances approximately 8 miles south east of a field it was originally dispensing product in. The pilot had been dispensing… - [Accident 20210615007759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210615007759A.md): Bell UH-1H · Townsend, MT · Jun 15, 2021 · N398M · Destroyed > On June 15, 2021 at approximately 1700 mountain daylight time, a Bell UH1H helicopter, N398M had a hard landing, roll over and post crash fire on an access road paralell to highway 12, approximately 16 miles east of Townsend, MT. The aircraft was being… - [Accident 20200819012939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200819012939A.md): Bell UH-1H · Coalinga, CA · Aug 19, 2020 · N711GH · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On Wednesday, August 19, 2019, at 1015 PDT, a Bell UH-1H operated by Guardian helicopters, inc. was performing firefighting activities and working an active fire near the town of Coalinga, CA. The pilot reported he heard a noise and was going to make a… - [Accident 20200707011479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200707011479A.md): Bell UH-1H · Payson, AZ · Jul 7, 2020 · N623PB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at approximately 1216 MST, a UH-1H helicopter, N623PB, impacted terrain with one occupant on board. The aircraft was performing long-line cargo delivery operations in support of fire suppression on the tonto national forest when the… - [Accident 20200424002569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200424002569A.md): Bell UH-1H · Mesa, AZ · Apr 24, 2020 · N3276T · Destroyed · 1 fatal > While enroute from blythe, CA, N3276T (a UH1) was over Mesa AZ approximately 7 miles southwest from falcon field (ffz) when it experienced a loss of the tail rotor. Witnesses saw the aircraft pitch nose down and then begin to spin. The aircraft then began to… - [Accident 20190606005969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190606005969A.md): Bell UH-1H · Bethel, AK · Jun 6, 2019 · N4085L · Substantial damage > Aircraft experienced engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. - [Accident 20180724014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180724014579A.md): Bell - Hagglund UH-1H · Oakdale, CA · Jul 24, 2018 · N107CH · Substantial damage > The accident occurred while repositioning to a new aerial fire fighting assignment for the state fire agency under a cwn contract order. In cruise flight at approximately 500 AGL, the pilot and his passenger reportedly suddenly heard an unusual noise, which… - [Incident 20180602006859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180602006859I.md): Bell UH-1H · Rome, GA · Jun 2, 2018 · N624HF · Minor damage > On June 2, 2018 at approximately 4 o?clock pm EST. N624HF a Bell UH-1H operated by army aviation heritage foundation (aahf) was performing a sightseeing flight known as a ?living history flight.? While on this flight approximately 4-5 NM west of the Richard… - [Accident 20180525005909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180525005909A.md): Bell UH-1H · Olympia, WA · May 25, 2018 · N111DR · Substantial damage > Part 133 chief pilot statement: Pilot requested by maintenance to conduct main rotor track and balance flight. Pilot took off with technician in right (co-pilot) seat. Pilot hovered helicopter while tech checked hover balance and track. Next phase of flight… - [Incident 20180509010719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180509010719I.md): Bell UH-1H · Minden, NV · May 9, 2018 · N777SF · Substantial damage > Aircract completed cyclic rigging maintenance. Aircraft was conducting post maintenace test flight. Aircraft experienced loss of tail rotor control. Pilot entered a hovering autorotation to stop uncommanded yaw in the clockwise direction. Aircraft rotated 4… - [Accident 20180117006579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180117006579A.md): Bell UH-1H · Raton, NM · Jan 17, 2018 · N658H · Substantial damage · 5 fatal > On January 18, 2018, at 1800 MST, a Bell UH-1H, N658H, flying to a private ranch on the new Mexico - Colorado border impacted the top of a mesa while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR flight plan was… - [Accident 20180112006529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180112006529A.md): Bell UH-1H · Van Nuys, CA · Jan 12, 2018 · N205KS · Substantial damage > Airman was landing on a square helicopter landing zone at the rsi private ramp on the west side of Van Nuys airport. He was approaching facing west and thought that the lineman was requesting that he perform a 180? Degree pedal turn to land and face east. The… - [Incident 20170615013299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170615013299I.md): Bell UH-1H · Mcallen, TX · Jun 15, 2017 · N72594 · No damage > Engine LE-16761Z (T53-L-703) experienced a 1st compressor blade failure causing extreme compressor damage and immediate power loss. Pilot initiated an autorotation maneuver from approximately 500 feet AGL. During the emergency landing maneuver the engine… - [Accident 20161005017789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161005017789A.md): Bell UH-1H · Gila Bend, AZ · Oct 5, 2016 · N175SF · Substantial damage > On the morning of 5 October 2016, the pilot performed a preflight inspection in accordance to with the manual on rotorcraft N175SF. The pilot found no anomalies on the preflight and departed the private strip of farm ag enterprise at 0700MST with 1000LBS of… - [Accident 20160717020149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160717020149A.md): Bell UH1-H · Yakima, WA · Jul 17, 2016 · N790RJ · Substantial damage > N790RJ, a 1970 UH1-H helicoper operated by the king county sheriff department received substantial damage after contacting the ground on the side of Mt. Adams located in Washington state at 7,800 feet MSL. There were 8 personnel onboard the helicopter at the… - [Accident 20150720011009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150720011009A.md): Bell UH-1H · Walla Walla, WA · Jul 20, 2015 · N121PT · Destroyed > Pilot reported rotor RPM decay while hovering to pick up water from a stream for firefighting. No master caution or other warnings were given. Engine RPM was not observed. The bucket line was 165 feet long, and he had time to move the aircraft near a small… - [Accident 20150219001229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150219001229A.md): Bell UH-1H · Shelton, WA · Feb 19, 2015 · N166DR · Substantial damage > Pilot reported during lifting a fertilizer bucket the engine made two loud bangs, followed by the low rotor warning horn. The pilot performed an autorotation to the ground from about 15-20 feet above the ground. - [Incident 20141023021459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141023021459I.md): Bell UH-1H · Rio Grande, TX · Oct 23, 2014 · N72595 · Minor damage > On oct. 23, 2014, a huey UH-1 helicopter lost its left cabin door in flight. According to james mills, air safety program manager for the office of air and marine. During the interview with the crew, they said they may not have installed the pin that secures… - [Accident 20130716011829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130716011829A.md): Bell UH-1H · Dove Creek, CO · Jul 16, 2013 · N775AR · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During external-load operations, pilot released the 2000 pound external load followed by a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. - [Incident 20110518010289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110518010289I.md): Bell UH-1H · Ellensburg, WA · May 18, 2011 · N341WN · Minor damage > During a flight utilizing a 75 foot long line and a bambi bucket, the commercially rated solo pilot decended into the trees damaging both main rotor blades. The damage to the rotor blades included skin damage and deep gouges into the interior honey-comb… - [Accident 20100624037929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100624037929A.md): Bell UH-1H · Lake Cachuma, CA · Jun 24, 2010 · N205KS · Minor damage > On 06/24/2010 santa barbara county fire, while conducting cliff rescue training, a brief loud noise was heard and the aircraft yawed to the right. A precautionary landing was made. Tail boom attach fitting was found to be cracked. - [Incident 20091223053399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091223053399I.md): Bell UH-1H · Midland, AL · Dec 23, 2009 · N774EA · Minor damage > Pilot was hovering at approx. 25 ft AGL when a loss of power was encountered and a hard landing resulted. - [Accident 20080715841499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080715841499A.md): Bell UH1H · Rock Springs, WY · Jul 15, 2008 · N3276T · Substantial damage > (-23) The restricted catagory helicopter engine failed while operating under part 133. A 1,700 pound external load, on a 100 foot line, was atttached to the hook. The operation was being conducted at 9,000 density altitude in 81 degrees f. the pilot and round… - [Accident 20070716012619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070716012619A.md): Bell UH1H · Benchmark, MT · Jul 16, 2007 · N667HP · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was attempting to sling load fire fighting equipment out of a remote heli-site in a burned area. The heli-site had been unapproachable for several days due to smoke. During takeoff, smoke quickly entered area and pilot lost visual references.… - [Accident 20061113024169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061113024169A.md): Bell UH1H · Melrose, NM · Nov 13, 2006 · N24CF · Substantial damage > (-23) On 11/13/2006, at approximately 1115 MST, during cruise flight on a VFR cross country flight from fort lauderdale, Florida, to albuquerque, new Mexico, flying at approximately 800 feet AGL, the crew of N24CF, a Bell helicopter, model UH-1H, experienced… - [Incident 20060314005899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060314005899I.md): Bell UH1H · St. James City, FL · Mar 14, 2006 · N850M · Minor damage > (-23) Flight departed buckingham field at approximately 0900 hours. First flight of day to build time and practice landings on helipads. Flying pilot landed in tail low position on elevated helipad with skids overhanging pad. Aircraft rocked back bending the… - [Accident 20041215033109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041215033109A.md): Bell UH1H · Rockford, AL · Dec 15, 2004 · N51AG · Substantial damage > (-23) While performing aerial applications over timber land, pilot reported a loud "bang" and loss of tail rotor effectiveness at the apex of the spray turn. Pilot made emergency landing into small trees resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. No… - [Accident 20040630032699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040630032699A.md): Bell UH1H · Ft Myers, FL · Jun 30, 2004 · N128FC · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 30, 2004 during a hot refuel of a helicopter (forestry 28) the left rear corner of the aviation mechanics truck (ACS11176) and the left side of a 600 gallon fuel trailer (acs 11365) came into contact with the right side synchronized elevator of… - [Accident 20031015026939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031015026939A.md): Bell UH1H · Sacramento, CA · Oct 15, 2003 · N114FD · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that during a repositioning flight from rancho murieta airport (riu) to mccellan airpark (mcc) he was requested by Mather field (mhr) tower to hold and circle for landing aircraft. After complying with the hold request, the tower directed… - [Accident 20030522010859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030522010859A.md): Bell UH1H · Kahoolawe, HI · May 22, 2003 · N3280U · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) The aircraft was destroyed following an in-flight breakup after a 41' external load cable became entangled with the tail rotor over the island of Kahoolawe, Hawaii. The helicopter was registered to pacific helicopter services LLC, of kahului, Hawaii,… - [Incident 20020724018829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020724018829I.md): Bell UH1H · Paisley, OR · Jul 24, 2002 · N111DR > (-23) Engine power loss, landed with partial power. - [Accident 20020621015289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020621015289A.md): Bell UH1H · Clarksfork, ID · Jun 21, 2002 · N114DR · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) On June 21, 2002, at approximately 0515 while engaged in helicopter logging operations, N114DR a garlick UH-1H crashed with fatal injuries to the pilot. The pilot had just dropped a log at the log deck and was approximately 250 feet in the air climbing… - [Accident 20010325005539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010325005539A.md): Bell UH1H · Zuni, NM · Mar 25, 2001 · N56CF · Substantial damage > (.19) On March 25, 2001, ap approx. 1200 MST, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, N56CF, was substantially daamged when it collided with the terrain during an emergency landing near Zuni, NM. The commercial pilot and sole occupant was not injured. Visual meteorological… - [Accident 20010207001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010207001069A.md): Bell UH1H · Darby, MT · Feb 7, 2001 · N205GL · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) Re box 21A "other" tail rotor failure suspected. To be confirmed by NTSB teardown analysis. 1. Upon landing with a load of logs on a long line, the pilot Mr. Burhans announced over the radio to the ground hookup man, Mr. Workman that he ahd a tail rotor… - [Accident 20000907036229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000907036229A.md): Bell UH1H · Waynesville, NC · Sep 7, 2000 · N525BM · No damage · 2 fatal > (-23)September 7, 2000 Bell helicopter, N52BM, crashed about 0905 EST in mountainous terrain near Waynesville, north carolina. The UH-1H helicopter registered to the usda forest service was being operated by the north carolina state forestry service as a… - [Incident 20000727035509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000727035509I.md): Bell UH1H · Philipsburg, MT · Jul 27, 2000 · N398M > (-23)The pilot stated, in flight the aircraft lost hydraulics. The pilot landed at Philipsburg, Montana - the nearest available airport. Fluid and leaked out at the fitting of a rigid line which was the original military hardware. The line was replaced. No… - [Accident 20000604004749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000604004749A.md): Bell UH1H · Ft. Myers, FL · Jun 4, 2000 · N127FC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On June 4, 2000, at 1040EST a Bell UH-1H helicopter, N-127FC, registered to the Florida forrestry division, collided with the ground while conducting water bucket operations in the Ft. Myers area. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at the time of… - [Accident 20000516043669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000516043669A.md): Bell UH1H · Frenchville, PA · May 16, 2000 · N52AG · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) The following narrative was developed through the cooperation and on site investigation of personnel from the allegheny flight standards district office and the northeast regional office of the national transportation safety board. On may 16th, 2000, at… - [Accident 20000120008039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000120008039A.md): Bell UH1H · Ft Meyers, FL · Jan 20, 2000 · N853M · Substantial damage > (-23) An inspection of the wreck concluded that the engine had failed. The engine has been sent back to the manufacturer for analysis. Honeywell rep. Dave looper coordinated the shipping and inspection. (.4)according to the pilot, he was about 30 minutes into… - [Accident 19990906046569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990906046569A.md): Bell UH1H · Silverton, CO · Sep 6, 1999 · N4085L · No damage > (-23) Pilot was transporting an external load on the first flight of the day when the ground crew reported fire and smoke coming out the tail pipe of the engine. The pilot stated that the engine then quit and he autorotated to the ground. The main rotors hit… - [Accident 19990221001669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990221001669A.md): Bell UH1H · Glenn, CA · Feb 21, 1999 · N6258Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > 1968 Bell UH-1H helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances during aerial application. (-23) on February 21, 1999, around 1510 hours PST, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, N6258Z, collided with the ground destroying the a/c and causing serious injury to the pilot.… - [Accident 19981223041899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981223041899A.md): Bell UH1H · Quincy, CA · Dec 23, 1998 · N4590 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (.19)On December 23, 1998, at 1151 hours pacific standard time, a Bell UH-1H, N4590, entered an uncontrolled descent, impacted an embankment and rolled into belden reservoir, 7 miles west of Quincy, California. The aircraft was approaching a landing spot when… - [Accident 19981214044099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981214044099A.md): Bell UH1H · Darrington, WA · Dec 14, 1998 · N94NW · Destroyed > On December 14, 1998, approximately 1100 pacific standard time, a garlick UH-1H helicopter, N94NW, which is owned by northwest helicopters, and was being operated as a 14 CFR part 133 aero-logging operation, impacted trees after experiencing a component… - [Accident 19980618014279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980618014279A.md): Bell UH1H · Coeur D Alene, ID · Jun 18, 1998 · N869W · Substantial damage > Internal failure of the reduction gear box and no continuity between N2 and the powre trubine. Awaiting on teardown. (.4)the pilot stated that he heard a loud metallic bang coming from the rear of the aircraft, followed immediately by a loss of power. He… - [Accident 19980203000919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980203000919A.md): Bell UH1H · Savannh, TN · Feb 3, 1998 · N30TV · Destroyed · 4 fatal > Rope stringing operation. Failed to maintain control, struck pole and workman, rolled and impacted ground. (.4)helicopter (hel) was being used to string rope/wires with chief pilot (PIC) in left front seat, copilot in right front seat, & 2 observers behind… - [Incident 19971021044669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971021044669I.md): Bell UH1H · Elcajon, CA · Oct 21, 1997 · N205WH > Narrative: on October 21, 1997, N250WH, a garlik helicopter model UH-1H, threw a main rotor blade tip weight during a maintenance related ground run-up. The weight struck a nearby hangar, causing minor damage. The aircraft was not damaged and the pilot was… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-uh-1h/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181407') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-uh-1h/incidents --- 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.