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
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 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.