Bell-Carson 47
5 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1962 to 1966; half of them date from 1963 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 47 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Franklin 6Vs-335 Ser (3), Lycoming Vo-435 Series (1), Franklin 6V 350 Series (1)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bell-Carson
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 24, 1979; newest August 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas2New York1North Carolina1Minnesota1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual2 (40%)LLC1 (20%)Corporation1 (20%)Co-owned1 (20%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47G-SUPER C-4 | 4 | 1962 to 1966 | 80.0% |
| 47G | 1 | 1965 | 20.0% |
When they were built by decade
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid5 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Multiple3 (60%)Standard2 (40%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Sky Horse Helicopters INC1Fingerlakes Helicopter LLC1
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bell-Carson 47 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell-Carson 47s?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Bell-Carson 47?
40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 47G (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N617X | Bell-Carson 47G |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 1979-07-24 | Valid |