Bell 222
21 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1980 to 1987; half of them date from 1981 or earlier. Nevada has the most (4). 95% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 222 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Lycoming Lts-101 Ser (11), Rolls-Royc 250-C30G (2), Honeywell Lts101-650C-3 (2)
- Seats
- 10
- Cruise speed
- about 172 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 1, 2000; newest June 9, 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 · 11 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: International Air Services INC Trustee · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · E D Santos & Associates LLC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 35 cases since 1982, 7 fatal
The 8 most recent of 35 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 222 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
21 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell 222s?
Nevada, with 4.
Who owns the Bell 222?
95% 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 · 3 222B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N322AW | Bell 222B |
541 East Liberty LLC Savannah, Georgia |
Standard | 2024-05-31 | Valid |
| N4VE | Bell 222B |
Greenway Avia INC Leesburg, Florida |
Standard | 2022-01-31 | Valid |
| N16UA | Bell 222B |
E D Santos & Associates LLC Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-03-20 | Valid |