Bell 230
13 on the U.S. register. Built from 1993 to 1995; half of them date from 1994 or earlier. Delaware has the most (5). 85% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 230 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Allison 250-C30 Ser (6), Rolls-Royc 250-C30G/2 (3), Rolls-Royc 250-C30G (1)
- Seats
- 11
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate June 8, 2011; newest June 17, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Delaware5Nebraska2California2Wyoming1Texas1Nevada1Kansas1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation6 (46%)LLC5 (38%)Individual2 (15%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 13 | 1993 to 1995 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid13 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard11 (85%)None on file2 (15%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Turbines LTD2Yb Bell INC1Republic Helicopters INC1Magnum Aviation LLC1Jkr Distribution LLC1Central American Aviation Services INC1Birken Holdings LLC1Beta Cross CORP1American Business Aircraft LLC1Airtrust LLC - 16 - Series 16 Trustee1
Fleet pages: Turbines LTD · Magnum 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 230 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
13 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell 230s?
Delaware, with 5.
Who owns the Bell 230?
85% 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 · 13
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N230GS | Bell 230 |
Individual owner Delaware |
Standard | 2026-06-17 | Valid |
| N230EF | Bell 230 |
Central American Aviation Services INC Las Vegas, Nevada |
Standard | 2026-01-06 | Valid |
| N880SF | Bell 230 |
Magnum Aviation LLC Goff, Kansas |
None on file | 2025-05-19 | Valid |
| N982RH | Bell 230 |
Turbines LTD West Point, Nebraska |
Standard | 2025-03-25 | Valid |
| N974RH | Bell 230 |
Turbines LTD West Point, Nebraska |
Standard | 2025-03-22 | Valid |
| N449B | Bell 230 |
Airtrust LLC - 16 - Series 16 Trustee Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2024-10-17 | Valid |
| N230YB | Bell 230 |
Yb Bell INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-02-01 | Valid |
| N8060V | Bell 230 |
Beta Cross CORP Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2022-06-14 | Valid |
| N828KB | Bell 230 |
American Business Aircraft LLC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-12-14 | Valid |
| N230MK | Bell 230 |
Jkr Distribution LLC Santa Paula, California |
Standard | 2021-05-06 | Valid |
| N230H | Bell 230 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2020-09-15 | Valid |
| N230HS | Bell 230 |
Birken Holdings LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-01-26 | Valid |
| N904CM | Bell 230 |
Republic Helicopters INC Santa Fe, Texas |
Standard | 2011-06-08 | Valid |