Aircraft safety record
Bell-Boeing helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Bell-Boeing helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
21
Confirmed fatalities
62
Fatal incidents
12
Fatal rate
57.1%
Most affected models
Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey15 incidents
Bell-Boeing CV-22B Osprey4 incidents
Bell-Boeing V-22A Osprey2 incidents
Probable causes
Pilot error8 incidents
Mechanical failure6 incidents
Unknown4 incidents
Fire2 incidents
How many Bell-Boeing helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 21 incidents involving Bell-Boeing helicopters, from 1991 to 2026. The worst year was 2000, with 3. They account for 62 recorded deathsacross 12 fatal accidents.
A high count reflects how many of a manufacturer's aircraft are flying, not how safe they are. Comparing manufacturers needs flight hours, which are not published for most of the world.
Which Bell-Boeing model crashes most often?
The Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey appears most often, with 15 incidents, then the Bell-Boeing CV-22B Osprey with 4.
What causes Bell-Boeing helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is pilot error, in 8 accidents.