Bell 205
58 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1968 to 1981; half of them date from 1974 or earlier. California has the most (13). 93% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the 205 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Honeywell T5317B (12), Lycoming T-53 (8), Honeywell T5317A (6)
- Seats
- 15
- Cruise speed
- about 103 mph
- Makers on the register
- Bell, Bell Helicopter Textron
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 15, 1998; newest August 21, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 10 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee · Helicopter Express LLC · Copter Lease LLC Trustee · Rotorcraft Support INC · Roberts Aircraft LLC · Hillsboro Aviation INC
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 205 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
58 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell 205s?
California, with 13.
Who owns the Bell 205?
93% 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 205B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N205VC | Bell 205B |
Ventura County Sheriffs Department Camarillo, California |
Standard | 1998-12-15 | Valid |