Bell 222U — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 51 Bell 222U airframes on record (built 1983–1988), 2 currently registered. 2 have one or more NTSB accident records (2 records total). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent Bell 222U accidents
Failure of the air traffic controller to exercise positive control of the situation by issuing clear and timely control instructions to the helicopter pilot. Contributing to the incident was delay by the helicopter pilot in responding to instructions issued by the controller.
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie-down straps were removed prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper management of sleep opportunities during the preceding rest period, which likely contributed to the development of fatigue.