Bell 206 JetRanger and LongRanger
1,455 on the U.S. register across 12 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1968 to 2018; half of them date from 1983 or earlier. Missouri has the most (128). 92% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 206 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Allison 250-C20 Ser (324), Allison 250-C30 Ser (196), Rolls-Royc 250-C30P (151)
- Seats
- 5 (up to 7 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 112 mph
- Makers on the register
- Bell, Bell Helicopter Textron, Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 24, 1974; newest October 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Missouri128Delaware117Florida115California100Louisiana96Texas93Oregon56Montana52Utah50Minnesota43Illinois42Washington40
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation625 (43%)LLC577 (40%)Government130 (9%)Individual87 (6%)Co-owned25 (2%)Non-citizen corporation7 (0.5%)Partnership3 (0.2%)Not stated1 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 239 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid1,447 (99%)Canceled3 (0.2%)Pending2 (0.1%)Sale reported1 (0.1%)Reports overdue1 (0.1%)Assigned, not yet registered1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard1,041 (72%)Restricted161 (11%)Multiple152 (10%)None on file87 (6%)Experimental14 (1.0%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Air Evac Ems INC122Helicopters INC41Brown Helicopter INC14Gm Leasing CO LLC13Usda Aphis Ws Atoc12Premier Rotors LLC11North Wind Aviation LLC11San Juan Aviation LLC10Ranger Aviation Leasing LLC10Coastal Helicopters INC10Bank Of Utah Trustee10L&R Investment Partners LLC8
Fleet pages: Air Evac Ems INC · Helicopters INC · Brown Helicopter INC · Gm Leasing CO LLC · Usda Aphis Ws Atoc · Premier Rotors LLC · North Wind Aviation LLC · San Juan Aviation LLC
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 206 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,455 as of October 2, 2026, counting 12 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell 206s?
Missouri, with 128.
Who owns the Bell 206?
92% 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 · 23 206A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2239W | Bell 206A |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2026-07-08 | Valid |
| N504EH | Bell 206A |
West Valley Aviation INC Five Points, California |
Restricted | 2024-05-01 | Valid |
| N4042G | Bell 206A |
Klein Flying Service INC Lawrenceville, Illinois |
Restricted | 2023-08-15 | Valid |
| N106ZZ | Bell 206A |
Brown Helicopter INC Pensacola, Florida |
Standard | 2023-03-04 | Valid |
| N4013G | Bell 206A |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2023-02-11 | Valid |
| N206YY | Bell 206A |
Mshr Helicopter Service LLC Chehalis, Washington |
Standard | 2022-05-19 | Valid |
| N8155J | Bell 206A |
Aircraft Trustee Services INC Trustee Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-02-08 | Valid |
| N121BT | Bell 206A |
206 Holdings LLC Spanish Fork, Utah |
None on file | 2021-02-18 | Valid |
| N206WC | Bell 206A |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2019-07-03 | Valid |
| N204AV | Bell 206A |
San Juan Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2017-10-27 | Valid |
| N555SJ | Bell 206A |
Apex59 LLC Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Standard | 2017-01-19 | Valid |
| N321AW | Bell 206A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Multiple | 2016-10-27 | Valid |
| N206KR | Bell 206A |
Handy Air INC Douglas, Georgia |
Standard | 2014-06-13 | Valid |
| N1431W | Bell 206A |
C-Pan Aero LLC Stratford, Connecticut |
Standard | 2013-02-22 | Valid |
| N7963J | Bell 206A |
San Juan Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2012-09-28 | Valid |
| N1368X | Bell 206A |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2011-03-23 | Valid |
| N911AF | Bell 206A |
Marion County Sheriffs Office Ocala, Florida |
None on file | 2010-07-16 | Valid |
| N7161J | Bell 206A |
Global Overhaul INC Lafayette, Louisiana |
None on file | 2007-05-29 | Valid |
| N4067G | Bell 206A |
Diamond Helicopters LLC Los Angeles, California |
Standard | 2005-09-19 | Valid |
| N123NC | Bell 206A |
North Carolina State Highway Patrol Cary, North Carolina |
Standard | 1990-07-18 | Valid |
| N103NJ | Bell 206A |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Trenton, New Jersey |
Multiple | 1988-09-27 | Valid |
| N392M | Bell 206A |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Helena, Montana |
None on file | 1981-04-02 | Valid |
| N123RJ | Bell 206A |
R J Corman Railroad Co/Bardstown Line Nicholasville, Kentucky |
Restricted | 1979-01-11 | Valid |