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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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 records · 1,151 cases since 1982, 270 fatal
The 8 most recent of 1,151 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
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 · 1 206C (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1872 | Bell 206C |
Putnam County Sheriff'S Ofice Cookeville, Tennessee |
None on file | 2026-06-09 | Valid |