Bell 47G — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 204 Bell 47G airframes on record (built 1946–1976), 55 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Bell 47G accidents
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot's failure to set the appropriate collective friction prior to releasing the collective in flight, which resulted in decreased main rotor pitch, settling with power, and an impact with terrain.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the helicopter's skid catching on the side of a trailer during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
A partial loss of engine power during climbout due to a malfunctioning magneto and spark plugs.
The pilot did not maintain adequate altitude during takeoff, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover.