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Bell 412(Rotorcraft) accident history and safety score

Bell 412(Rotorcraft) appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.

Bell 412(Rotorcraft) aircraft profile illustration
Spotter ID: JP-BELL-4
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Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics

Occupant Survivability Rate

Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.

55%

Class average: 60%

Weather Resilience

Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.

6.5/10

Class average: 5.8/10

Mechanical Integrity

Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.

8/10

Class average: 8/10

Operational Control Demand

Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).

8.5/10

Class average: 7.2/10

Flight System Redundancy

Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.

7.5/10

Class average: 4/10

Performance Profile

Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation

SurvivabilWeatherMechanicalDemandRedundancy

Metric ratings

Survivability55%
Weather6.5
Mechanical8.0
Demand8.5
Redundancy7.5
Survivability Definition55%

Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.

Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator

Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Bell 412(Rotorcraft)** (helicopter class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **72**.

800 hrs / yr
Low (100h)Standard (800h)High (2000h)

Calculated Policy Score

77

Standard Risk

Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.

• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.

How We Calculate

These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.

They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.

Source Coverage status:mixed

Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles

Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix

VIP / Corporate transport layout (Max pax: 8)

Executive Cabins

Capacity: 8 seats

Seat Pitch

45 in

Seat Width

22 in

Cabin Onboard Amenities

High-Speed Wi-Fi

Satellite broadband equipped

Audio / Video Screen

None

Seat Power Outlets

Individual AC

USB charging slots

Integrated smart ports

Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles

Cruising Velocity

260 km/h / 140 knots

Maximum Service Ceiling

12,000 ft (3,650 m)

Average Rate of Climb

1,500 ft/min (7.6 m/s)

Total Flight Range

800 km (430 nmi)

Engine Plant Specification

2x Turboshaft engines (Turbomeca / Pratt & Whitney)

Thrust Envelope Profile

Rigid four-bladed main rotor system

Transponder Link

Mode-C transponder

Active Squawk

0233 (Executive Private)

Telemetry values correspond to canonical manufacturer limits. Active flight radar readings fluctuate dynamically with weather, load weight, and ATC directions.

Risk themes

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GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.

Past accident rows

Incidents currently linked to Bell 412(Rotorcraft)

2026-06-28general aviation

Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy

BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.

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11

Fatalities

0

Survivors

2

Sources

Checking multiple sources
2026-07-02general aviation

Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina

The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.

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0

Fatalities

0

Survivors

1

Sources

Early report — investigation open
2026-07-01general aviation

Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex

Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.

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2

Fatalities

0

Survivors

1

Sources

Checking multiple sources
2026-06-14general aviation

Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri

A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.

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12

Fatalities

0

Survivors

1

Sources

Early report — investigation open
2026-06-24general aviation

Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson

BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.

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3

Fatalities

0

Survivors

1

Sources

Checking multiple sources

Recent crashes

Recent plane crashes involving Bell 412(Rotorcraft)

2026-09-08

BELL 412 GAA26WA309 NTSB dataset event at Ciudad del Carmen, MX

Ciudad del Carmen, MX · Pending verification

0

Fatalities

2026-07-29

BELL 412 GAA26WA267 NTSB dataset event at San Agustín, OF, AR

San Agustín, OF, AR · Pending verification

7

Fatalities

2024-10-10

Serious Incident involving Bell 412EP (Rotorcraft) JA6412 at Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture

Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture · Shin Nihon Helicopter Co., Ltd.

pending

Fatalities

2023-09-29

Accident involving Bell 412EP (Rotorcraft) JA6977 at Daisen Town, Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture

Daisen Town, Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture · SHIKOKU AIR SERVICE CO., LTD.

pending

Fatalities

2022-11-28

Accident involving Bell 412EP (ROTORCRAFT) JA6977 at Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture · Shikoku Air Service Co., Ltd.

pending

Fatalities

2021-12-22

Serious Incident involving Bell 412 JA9584 at About 1,150 ft over Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture

About 1,150 ft over Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture · Aero Asahi Corporation

pending

Fatalities

2018-10-20

Serious Incident involving Bell 412 EP(Rotorcraft) JA003W at Otoyo Town, Nagaoka County, Kochi Prefecture

Otoyo Town, Nagaoka County, Kochi Prefecture · Nishi Nippon Airlines Co., Ltd.

pending

Fatalities

2018-08-10

Accident involving Bell 412EP(Rotorcraft) JA200G at In the vicinity of about 2 km northeast of Mt.Yokote in Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecuture

In the vicinity of about 2 km northeast of Mt.Yokote in Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecuture · Gunma Prefectural Disaster Prevention Aviation Unit

pending

Fatalities

2017-05-14

Accident involving Bell 412EP (Rotorcraft) JA110Y at Tabayama Village, Kitatsuru-Gun, Yamanashi Prefecture

Tabayama Village, Kitatsuru-Gun, Yamanashi Prefecture · Yamanashi Prefectural Police Headquarters

pending

Fatalities

2017-03-05

Accident involving Bell 412EP(Rotorcraft) JA97NA at Mt. Hachibuse, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture

Mt. Hachibuse, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture · Nagano Fire and Disaster Prevention Aviation Center

pending

Fatalities

2013-09-16

Accident involving Bell 412EP JA20NA at In Nishiyoshino Town, Gojo City, Nara Pref.

In Nishiyoshino Town, Gojo City, Nara Pref. · Nara Disaster Prevention Air Corps

pending

Fatalities

2012-06-29

Accident involving Bell 412EP(Rotorcraft) JA6817 at Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Pref.

Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Pref. · Nakanihon Air Service

pending

Fatalities

2010-08-18

Accident involving Bell 412EP JA6796 at Near Sanagijima, Kagawa Pref.

Near Sanagijima, Kagawa Pref. · Japan Coast Guard

pending

Fatalities

2008-12-01

Accident involving Bell 412 JA6713 at Miyakojima City, Okinawa Pref.

Miyakojima City, Okinawa Pref. · Japan Coast Guard

pending

Fatalities

2007-06-02

Accident involving Bell 412(Rotorcraft) JA9991 at Approximately 1.3km N of Nakatsugawa Temporary Helipad, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Pref.

Approximately 1.3km N of Nakatsugawa Temporary Helipad, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Pref. · Toho Air Service

pending

Fatalities