Aircraft safety record
Westland-Bell helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Westland-Bell helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
1
Confirmed fatalities
0
Fatal incidents
0
Fatal rate
0.0%
Most affected models
Westland-Bell 47G-3B11 incident
Probable causes
Mechanical failure1 incident
How many Westland-Bell helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 1 incident involving Westland-Bell helicopters, from 1978 to 1978. The worst year was 1978, with 1. They account for 0 recorded deathsacross 0 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 Westland-Bell model crashes most often?
The Westland-Bell 47G-3B1 appears most often, with 1 incident.
What causes Westland-Bell helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 1 accidents.
| Date | Location | Model | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-11 | 🇱🇺Wintringen, Luxembourg | 47G-3B1 | — | serious | Mechanical failure | BFU ↗ |