BELL · helicopter
BELL UH-1 accident history and safety score
BELL UH-1 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.
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.
3.5/10
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
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **BELL UH-1** (helicopter class).
Calculated Policy Score
73
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 UH-1
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 UH-1
2026-06-29
Bell UH-1N Iroquois 69-6656 ASN WikiBase occurrence at Union Bridge, MD
Union Bridge, MD · US Air Force (USAF)
0
Fatalities
2023-07-11
BELL UH-1H CEN23LA295 NTSB dataset event at Woodlawn, IL, USA
Woodlawn, IL, USA · KASH HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
0
Fatalities
2023-03-02
BELL UH-1B WPR23LA118 NTSB dataset event at Orland, CA, USA
Orland, CA, USA · PORTER FLYING SERVICES INC
0
Fatalities
2022-11-03
BELL UH-1 GAA23WA025 NTSB dataset event at San Clemente, OF, CL
San Clemente, OF, CL · Servicios Aéreos Kipreos Ltda
1
Fatalities
2022-07-17
BELL UH-1H CEN22FA317 NTSB dataset event at Chapelle, NM, USA
Chapelle, NM, USA · BERNALILLO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
4
Fatalities
2022-06-22
BELL UH-1B ERA22FA279 NTSB dataset event at Amherstdale, WV, USA
Amherstdale, WV, USA · PRESCOTT GORDON F
6
Fatalities
2022-02-17
BELL UH-1H WPR22FA098 NTSB dataset event at Coalinga, CA, USA
Coalinga, CA, USA · AMERICAN AG AVIATION INC DBA
1
Fatalities
2022-01-23
BELL UH-1E WPR22LA084 NTSB dataset event at Gustine, CA, USA
Gustine, CA, USA · Marquis Aviation
0
Fatalities
2021-06-15
BELL UH-1H WPR21LA236 NTSB dataset event at Townsend, MT, USA
Townsend, MT, USA · USDA FOREST SERVICE FEPP
0
Fatalities
2018-01-18
BELL UH-1H CEN18FA078 NTSB dataset event at Raton, NM, USA
Raton, NM, USA · SAPPHIRE AVIATION LLC
5
Fatalities
2013-09-21
BELL UH-1V WPR13FA417 NTSB dataset event at Cordes Lakes, AZ, USA
Cordes Lakes, AZ, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2013-08-08
BELL UH-1B ANC13TA076 NTSB dataset event at Tok, AK, USA
Tok, AK, USA · NORTHERN PIONEER HELICOPTERS LLC
0
Fatalities
2013-07-16
BELL UH-1H CEN13FA415 NTSB dataset event at Dove Creek, CO, USA
Dove Creek, CO, USA · Billings Flying Service
1
Fatalities
2012-06-26
BELL UH-1F WPR12LA279 NTSB dataset event at Concrete, WA, USA
Concrete, WA, USA · Salmon River Helicopters
0
Fatalities
2010-06-24
BELL UH-1H WPR10TA318 NTSB dataset event at Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Santa Barbara, CA, USA · Santa Barbara County Fire
0
Fatalities
2009-09-06
BELL UH-1B CEN09LA565 NTSB dataset event at Arvilla, ND, USA
Arvilla, ND, USA · MORTEN JESSE L
0
Fatalities
2009-02-15
BELL UH-1H ERA09WA167 NTSB dataset event at Chanco, CL
Chanco, CL · Sociedad Aero Flight Service
13
Fatalities
2008-07-15
BELL UH-1H LAX08LA230 NTSB dataset event at Rock Springs, WY, USA
Rock Springs, WY, USA · Leading Edge Aviation
0
Fatalities
2008-06-30
BELL UH-1B ANC08LA083 NTSB dataset event at Iliamna, AK, USA
Iliamna, AK, USA · Pollux Avaition LTD
0
Fatalities
2008-05-29
Bell UH-1N NYC08RA197 NTSB dataset event at Panama City, PA
Panama City, PA · Servicio Aereo Nacional
11
Fatalities
2007-12-05
Bell UH-1B SEA08LA043 NTSB dataset event at Ennis, MT, USA
Ennis, MT, USA · R AND R Conner Aviat
0
Fatalities
2007-07-16
Bell UH-1H SEA07TA202 NTSB dataset event at Benchmark, MT, USA
Benchmark, MT, USA · United States Forest Service
0
Fatalities
2007-06-12
Bell UH-1B SEA07LA154 NTSB dataset event at Biggs, CA, USA
Biggs, CA, USA · Jones Aviation Inc.
0
Fatalities
2006-11-13
Bell UH-1H DEN07LA024 NTSB dataset event at Melrose, NM, USA
Melrose, NM, USA · World Jet, Inc.
0
Fatalities
2006-06-30
Bell UH-1H CHI06GA174 NTSB dataset event at Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago, IL, USA · City of Chicago Fire Department
0
Fatalities