Bell 230 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 38 Bell 230 airframes on record (built 1988–1996), 13 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (3 records total). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
38
Airframes
13
Registered
1988–1996
Years
3
NTSB records
Recent Bell 230 accidents
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground obstacle during the landing with gusting winds present.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the safety skirting during the repositioning landing.
The loss of the number one hydraulic system fluid and hydraulic pressure during cruise due to the failure of the bolts that secure the hydraulic pump's cover.