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Bell 212 accidents and incidents

Occurrences involving a Bell 212, with variants merged.

63 records from 1972 to 2024, 22 of them fatal. Most often in California.

Leaves out 23 unreviewed and minor records. Include them

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Occurrences6362 accidents · 1 incidents · 51 mapped
Fatal occurrences22Fatality total known for 62 of 63
Reported fatalities92Plus 25 serious injuries reported
Years1972–202421 Nov 1972 – 19 May 2024

By year

Bell 212: occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19721 occurrences in 1972, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).11
19731 occurrences in 1973, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).11
19754 occurrences in 1975, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).210
19782 occurrences in 1978, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).13
19791 occurrences in 1979, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
19806 occurrences in 1980, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).35
19812 occurrences in 1981, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
19823 occurrences in 1982, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).28
19835 occurrences in 1983, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).12
19842 occurrences in 1984, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
19881 occurrences in 1988, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
19921 occurrences in 1992, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).11
19961 occurrences in 1996, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
19982 occurrences in 1998, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).17
19992 occurrences in 1999, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).12
20004 occurrences in 2000, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).11
20012 occurrences in 2001, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20022 occurrences in 2002, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20031 occurrences in 2003, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20042 occurrences in 2004, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20061 occurrences in 2006, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20082 occurrences in 2008, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).17
20092 occurrences in 2009, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).11
20101 occurrences in 2010, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).18
20113 occurrences in 2011, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20123 occurrences in 2012, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).225
20131 occurrences in 2013, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).12
20181 occurrences in 2018, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20212 occurrences in 2021, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20231 occurrences in 2023, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).00
20241 occurrences in 2024, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1980 (6).18

Airports most often reported

Bell 212: airports most often reported
AirportOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
Deadhorse Airport (SCC)Deadhorse Airport (SCC): 2 occurrences, 3.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.3.2%00
Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA)Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%11
Boeing Heliport (AZ81)Boeing Heliport (AZ81): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%00
Burns Municipal Airport (BNO)Burns Municipal Airport (BNO): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%00
Dunsmuir Muni-Mott Airport (1O6)Dunsmuir Muni-Mott Airport (1O6): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%00
Eugene Airport (EUG)Eugene Airport (EUG): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%00
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%11
Happy Camp Airport (36S)Happy Camp Airport (36S): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%00
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)Jackson Hole Airport (JAC): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%00
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN): 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Deadhorse Airport (SCC), 2).1.6%12

Countries

Bell 212: countries
CountryOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
United StatesUnited States: 44 occurrences, 69.8% of the occurrences shown. 11 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.69.8%1118
UnknownUnknown: 4 occurrences, 6.3% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).6.3%311
PeruPeru: 3 occurrences, 4.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).4.8%00
MexicoMexico: 2 occurrences, 3.2% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).3.2%18
AntarcticaAntarctica: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).1.6%00
BrazilBrazil: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).1.6%12
BruneiBrunei: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).1.6%112
ColombiaColombia: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).1.6%113
EcuadorEcuador: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).1.6%00
GuatemalaGuatemala: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 44).1.6%17

US states and territories

Bell 212: US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
CaliforniaCalifornia: 9 occurrences, 14.3% of the occurrences shown. 4 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.14.3%45
AlaskaAlaska: 8 occurrences, 12.7% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).12.7%00
LouisianaLouisiana: 7 occurrences, 11.1% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).11.1%34
TexasTexas: 7 occurrences, 11.1% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).11.1%26
OregonOregon: 3 occurrences, 4.8% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).4.8%00
WashingtonWashington: 2 occurrences, 3.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).3.2%00
WyomingWyoming: 2 occurrences, 3.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).3.2%00
ArizonaArizona: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).1.6%00
ArkansasArkansas: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).1.6%00
ColoradoColorado: 1 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 9).1.6%00

Deadliest occurrences

Bell 212: deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
2012 Colombian Air Force Bell 212 crash30 Apr 201213Sabanagrande1
2012 Rampayoh helicopter crash20 Jul 201212Rampayoh, Belait, Brunei1
Bell 212 · Other-international waters3 Nov 19759Other-international waters1
2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash19 May 20248near Uzi, East Azerbaijan, Iran1
CEN11WA070 · Bell 21215 Oct 20108Minatitlan Veracruz, Mexico1
MIA08WA181 · Bell 2123 Sept 20087Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates1
1998 MINUGUA helicopter crash17 Mar 19987Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, Huehuetenango1
1982 Bristow Helicopters Bell 212 crash14 Sept 19826North Sea1
Bell 212 · Hillsboro, TX29 Feb 19803Hillsboro, TX, United States1
Bell 212 · Galveston, TX4 Apr 19783Galveston, TX, United States1

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  1. 2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash

    19 May 2024 · near Uzi, East Azerbaijan, Iran · 8 fatal

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  2. WPR23LA338 · Bell 212

    10 Sept 2023 · Balch Camp, CA, United States

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  3. WPR21LA268 · Bell 212HP

    7 Jul 2021 · Weed, CA, United States

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  4. 2021 Uruguayan Air Force Bell 212 crash

    25 Mar 2021 · Rocha Department · not on the map

  5. WPR18LA242 · Bell 212

    25 Aug 2018 · Dardanelle, CA, United States

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  6. ERA13WA289 · Bell 212

    14 Jun 2013 · Tefe, Brazil · 2 fatal

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  7. Los Andes Bell 212 accident

    23 Aug 2012 · Malvinas, Peru

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  8. 2012 Rampayoh helicopter crash

    20 Jul 2012 · Rampayoh, Belait, Brunei · 12 fatal · not on the map

  9. 2012 Colombian Air Force Bell 212 crash

    30 Apr 2012 · Sabanagrande · 13 fatal

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  10. ERA12WA086 · Bell 212

    25 Nov 2011 · Quito, Ecuador

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  11. WPR11LA277 · Bell 212

    21 Jun 2011 · Mesa, AZ, United States

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  12. ERA11WA122 · Bell 212

    17 Jan 2011 · Cuzco, Peru

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  13. CEN11WA070 · Bell 212

    15 Oct 2010 · Minatitlan Veracruz, Mexico · 8 fatal · not on the map

  14. WPR09TA356 · Bell 212

    21 Jul 2009 · Willow Creek, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  15. CEN09WA188 · Bell 212

    28 Feb 2009 · Aguascalientes, Mexico · not on the map

  16. MIA08WA181 · Bell 212

    3 Sept 2008 · Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates · 7 fatal

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  17. Aviation del Sur Bell 212 accident

    16 Jan 2008 · Kiteni, Peru

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  18. LAX06TA284 · Bell 212

    4 Sept 2006 · Happy Camp, CA, United States

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  19. FTW04LA220 · Bell 212

    24 Aug 2004 · Umpire, AR, United States

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  20. LAX04TA264 · Bell 212HP

    24 May 2004 · Chester, CA, United States

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  21. ANC03GA023 · Bell 212

    17 Jan 2003 · McMurdo Station, Antarctica

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  22. SEA03LA012 · Bell 212

    22 Nov 2002 · Longview, WA, United States

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  23. ANC02TA077 · Bell 212

    15 Jul 2002 · Wasilla, AK, United States

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  24. DEN01TA134 · Bell 205A-1

    31 Jul 2001 · Jackson, WY, United States

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  25. ANC01TA076 · Bell 212

    26 Jun 2001 · Clear, AK, United States

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  26. DEN00TA160 · Bell 212

    31 Aug 2000 · Jackson, WY, United States

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  27. SEA00LA097 · Bell 212

    3 Jun 2000 · Eugene, OR, United States

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  28. LAX00FA130 · Bell 212

    19 Mar 2000 · Snelling, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  29. DEN00LA045 · Bell 212

    29 Jan 2000 · MT PLEASANT, UT, United States

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  30. MIA00FA030 · Bell 212

    27 Nov 1999 · Philadelphia, MS, United States · 2 fatal

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  31. SEA99LA141 · Bell 212

    26 Apr 1999 · Snoqualmie, WA, United States

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  32. SEA98GA159 · Bell 212

    8 Aug 1998 · JUNTURA, OR, United States

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  33. 1998 MINUGUA helicopter crash

    17 Mar 1998 · Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, Huehuetenango · 7 fatal

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  34. FTW96TA261 · Bell 212

    18 Jun 1996 · Pagosa Springs, CO, United States

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  35. FTW92FA077 · Bell 212

    29 Feb 1992 · Morgan City, LA, United States · 1 fatal

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  36. ANC88LA148 · Bell 212

    29 Sept 1988 · DEADHORSE, AK, United States

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  37. FTW84FA287 · Bell 212

    25 Jun 1984 · Galveston, TX, United States

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  38. FTW84LA266 · Bell 212

    8 Jun 1984 · Milton, LA, United States

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  39. ANC84FA017 · Bell 212

    13 Nov 1983 · NUIQSUT, AK, United States

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  40. SEA84LA012 · Bell 212

    20 Oct 1983 · Coos Bay, OR, United States

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  41. FTW83LA327 · Bell 212

    11 Jul 1983 · EUGENE ISLAND · not on the map

  42. Rotor Aids Bell 212 accident

    10 Jun 1983 · Goleta, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  43. ANC83LA029 · Bell 212

    6 Jan 1983 · TIGVARIAK ISL., AK, United States · not on the map

  44. 1982 Bristow Helicopters Bell 212 crash

    14 Sept 1982 · North Sea · 6 fatal

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  45. Kenai Air Alaska Bell 212 accident

    10 Jul 1982 · 38 SE BARROW, AK, United States

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  46. Rotor Aids Bell 212 accident

    22 Apr 1982 · INTRACOASTAL CI, LA, United States · 2 fatal

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  47. Bell 212 · Kenai, AK

    23 Aug 1981 · Kenai, AK, United States

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  48. Cessna 150 · Angleton, TX

    16 Jun 1981 · Angleton, TX, United States

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  49. Bell 212 · Galveston, TX

    26 Oct 1980 · Galveston, TX, United States

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  50. Bell 212 · City Of Indust, CA

    20 Oct 1980 · City Of Indust, CA, United States · 1 fatal · not on the map