Bell 222 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 76 Bell 222 airframes on record (built 1976–1983), 15 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Bell 222 accidents
A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
The separation of the left engine cowling for undetermined reasons.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the 734-foot-tall lighted tower during the visual night flight due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and a flight route too low to clear the tower. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue a safety alert as required by Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65, “Air Traffic Control.” Vice Chairman Hart did not approve this probable cause and filed a dissenting statement. The statement can be found in the public docket for this accident.