Bell 430
30 on the U.S. register. Built from 1996 to 2007; half of them date from 2001 or earlier. Delaware has the most (5). 87% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the 430 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Rolls-Royc 250-C40B (18), Allison 250 Series (7), Allison 250-C40B (1)
- Seats
- 10
- Makers on the register
- Bell, Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 25, 2001; newest August 25, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Delaware5California5New York4Michigan4Texas3New Jersey2West Virginia1Oklahoma1North Carolina1Montana1Missouri1Louisiana1
Who owns them registrant type
LLC13 (43%)Corporation9 (30%)Government4 (13%)Individual2 (7%)Co-owned2 (7%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | 30 | 1996 to 2007 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 7 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid29 (97%)Sale reported1 (3%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard26 (87%)None on file3 (10%)Experimental1 (3%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Mcmahon Helicopter Services INC4San Juan Aviation LLC3State Of New York2New York State Police2Tailwinds LLC1S & S Aviation Services INC1Premier Aircraft Services LLC1Londonaire LLC1Hms Holdings LLC1Hm Aviation Holdings LLC1High Performance Helicopters CORP1Gear Aviation LLC1
Fleet pages: Mcmahon Helicopter Services INC · San Juan Aviation LLC · State Of New York · New York State Police · Tailwinds LLC · S & S Aviation Services INC · Premier Aircraft Services LLC · Hms Holdings 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 430 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
30 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell 430s?
Delaware, with 5.
Who owns the Bell 430?
87% 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 · 30 430 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N430NY | Bell 430 |
Mcmahon Helicopter Services INC Canton, Michigan |
Standard | 2026-08-25 | Valid |
| N918SP | Bell 430 |
Albatross Air INC Beaver, West Virginia |
Standard | 2026-03-13 | Valid |
| N431LL | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430 |
Hm Aviation Holdings LLC Fort Pierce, Florida |
Standard | 2026-02-16 | Valid |
| N430VR | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430 |
Aerotrust Services CORP Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-11-12 | Valid |
| N430W | Bell 430 |
430W LLC Crestline, California |
Standard | 2025-07-22 | Valid |
| N255MK | Bell 430 |
Premier Aircraft Services LLC Bakersfield, California |
Standard | 2025-02-18 | Valid |
| N430ST | Bell 430 |
High Performance Helicopters CORP Crestline, California |
Standard | 2024-09-26 | Valid |
| N40DP | Bell 430 |
Londonaire LLC Wichita Falls, Texas |
Standard | 2024-09-25 | Valid |
| N16KK | Bell 430 |
S & S Aviation Services INC Pacoima, California |
Standard | 2024-07-11 | Valid |
| N430CG | Bell 430 |
San Juan Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2023-11-07 | Valid |
| N430VP | Bell 430 |
Aerotrust Services CORP Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-07-11 | Valid |
| N72073 | Bell 430 |
Arrow Aviation CO LLC Broussard, Louisiana |
None on file | 2023-05-18 | Valid |
| N557ST | Bell 430 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-03-07 | Valid |
| N430DW | Bell 430 |
Gear Aviation LLC Missoula, Montana |
Standard | 2023-01-14 | Valid |
| N430AG | Bell 430 |
Mcmahon Helicopter Services INC Canton, Michigan |
Standard | 2023-01-12 | Valid |
| N5RH | Bell 430 |
Hms Holdings LLC Charlotte, North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-07-21 | Valid |
| N431SL | Bell 430 |
Mcmahon Helicopter Services INC Canton, Michigan |
Standard | 2021-02-20 | Valid |
| N556UH | Bell 430 |
Mcmahon Helicopter Services INC Canton, Michigan |
Standard | 2021-02-20 | Valid |
| N432HF | Bell 430 |
Co-owned owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2020-05-20 | Valid |
| N430WH | Bell 430 |
Aviation Trust Company LLC Trustee Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2019-03-05 | Valid |
| N991W | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430 |
Tailwinds LLC Houston, Texas |
Standard | 2018-12-18 | Valid |
| N431HF | Bell 430 |
Co-owned owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2017-11-28 | Valid |
| N430CF | Bell 430 |
San Juan Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2016-09-26 | Valid |
| N430CM | Bell 430 |
San Juan Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2016-08-17 | Valid |
| N34S | Bell 430 |
Flying Tigers LLC Jefferson City, Missouri |
Standard | 2011-03-21 | Valid |
| N427SP | Bell 430 |
State Of New York Albany, New York |
Standard | 2002-02-21 | Valid |
| N432NY | Bell 430 |
State Of New York Albany, New York |
Standard | 2002-02-21 | Valid |
| N12SP | Bell 430 |
New York State Police Albany, New York |
Experimental | 2001-01-25 | Valid |
| N20SP | Bell 430 |
New York State Police Albany, New York |
Standard | 2001-01-25 | Valid |
| N810SP | Bell 430 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Sale reported |