Bell 47G-3B-2 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 100 Bell 47G-3B-2 airframes on record (built 1962–1977), 26 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent Bell 47G-3B-2 accidents
The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of a hydraulic hose becoming entangled around the right skid.
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering due to the pilot's diverted attention.
The loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.