Bell · helicopter
Bell 47-G5 accident history and safety score
Bell 47-G5 appears in 5 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
51%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5.9/10
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
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Bell 47-G5** (helicopter class).
Calculated Policy Score
77
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.
Risk themes
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 47-G5
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.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
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.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
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.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
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.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
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.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Bell 47-G5
2023-07-04
BELL 47 GAA23WA193 NTSB dataset event at Sainte-Marthe, FR
Sainte-Marthe, FR · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2022-02-11
BELL 47 WPR22LA096 NTSB dataset event at Fallon, NV, USA
Fallon, NV, USA · Larry Turner
0
Fatalities
2018-05-25
BELL 47 CEN18WA214 NTSB dataset event at Ciudad Valles, MX
Ciudad Valles, MX · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2016-03-02
BELL 47 GAA16CA143 NTSB dataset event at Agua Dulce, CA, USA
Agua Dulce, CA, USA · Thomas J. White
0
Fatalities
2006-05-23
Bell 47-G5 LAX06CA180 NTSB dataset event at Soledad, CA, USA
Soledad, CA, USA · Soilserv Inc.
0
Fatalities
2005-08-16
Bell 47 DFW05CA231 NTSB dataset event at Monette, AR, USA
Monette, AR, USA · Craft Flying Service Inc.
0
Fatalities
2001-07-10
Bell 47 ATL01LA075 NTSB dataset event at Indianola, MS, USA
Indianola, MS, USA · Talon Air Inc.,
0
Fatalities
1999-07-02
Bell 47 ATL99LA105 NTSB dataset event at TRENTON, GA, USA
TRENTON, GA, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1998-12-14
Bell 47-G5 IAD99LA024 NTSB dataset event at ESSEX JUNCTION, VT, USA
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1997-09-30
Bell 47 CHI97LA306 NTSB dataset event at PIPESTONE, MN, USA
PIPESTONE, MN, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1996-08-30
Bell 47-G5 LAX96LA326 NTSB dataset event at RIVERSIDE, CA, USA
RIVERSIDE, CA, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1996-07-23
Bell 47-G5 LAX96LA287 NTSB dataset event at LOST HILLS, CA, USA
LOST HILLS, CA, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1996-01-12
Bell 47-G5 LAX96LA093 NTSB dataset event at POPE VALLEY, CA, USA
POPE VALLEY, CA, USA ·
1
Fatalities
1995-08-12
BELL 47 CHI95LA270 NTSB dataset event at ARLINGTON HTS, IL, USA
ARLINGTON HTS, IL, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1995-06-18
BELL 47-G5 LAX95LA216 NTSB dataset event at COALINGA, CA, USA
COALINGA, CA, USA · BREEN AVIATION, INC.
0
Fatalities
1995-03-17
BELL 47 LAX95LA138 NTSB dataset event at HARMON FIELD
HARMON FIELD ·
0
Fatalities
1994-07-02
BELL 47-G5 NYC94LA110 NTSB dataset event at WAREHAM, MA, USA
WAREHAM, MA, USA · WIGGINS AIRWAYS
0
Fatalities
1993-08-25
BELL 47-G5 CHI93DEP05 NTSB dataset event at FULTON, WI, USA
FULTON, WI, USA · GORDON PATTERSON
0
Fatalities
1993-08-12
BELL 47-G5 CHI93LA320 NTSB dataset event at SCHAUMBURG, IL, USA
SCHAUMBURG, IL, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1993-05-21
BELL 47 CHI93LA179 NTSB dataset event at BERLIN, WI, USA
BERLIN, WI, USA · ROY W. REABE
0
Fatalities
1993-05-16
BELL 47-G MIA93FA121 NTSB dataset event at PARKER, FL, USA
PARKER, FL, USA · ROGERS INTL. CORP.
2
Fatalities
1992-12-07
BELL 47-G5A MIA93LA027 NTSB dataset event at BELLE GLADE, FL, USA
BELLE GLADE, FL, USA · AIR CROP CARE INC.
0
Fatalities
1992-06-21
BELL 47-G5A LAX92LA262 NTSB dataset event at PAGO PAGO, PO
PAGO PAGO, PO · ZETA FISHING COMPANY
0
Fatalities
1991-10-31
BELL 47-G5A LAX92LA030 NTSB dataset event at KOSRAE, USA
KOSRAE, USA · DON JUAN Z FISHING CO.
1
Fatalities
1991-05-11
BELL 47-G MIA91LA141 NTSB dataset event at AGUADILLA, PR
AGUADILLA, PR · ESTEVES, ARTURO
0
Fatalities