Bell EH-1
8 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. California has the most (7). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the EH-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- None None (3)
- Seats
- 6
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 16, 1991; newest August 16, 2007
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 · 8 with no year on file
No data
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
No data
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Usda Forest Service Fepp · Northwest Helicopters INC
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 EH-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
8 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell EH-1s?
California, with 7.
Who owns the Bell EH-1?
100% 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 · 8
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N176SF | Bell EH-1H |
Northwest Helicopters INC Olympia, Washington |
None on file | 2007-08-16 | Valid |
| N491DF | Bell EH-1H |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Mccellan, California |
None on file | 1999-05-26 | Valid |
| N497DF | Bell EH-1H |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Mcclellan, California |
None on file | 1993-07-21 | Valid |
| N495DF | Bell EH-1H |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Mcclellan, California |
None on file | 1992-03-27 | Valid |
| N496DF | Bell EH-1H |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Mcclellan, California |
None on file | 1992-03-27 | Valid |
| N493DF | Bell EH-1H |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Mcclellan, California |
None on file | 1991-12-05 | Valid |
| N494DF | Bell EH-1X |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Mcclellan, California |
None on file | 1991-12-05 | Valid |
| N489DF | Bell EH-1X |
Usda Forest Service Fepp Mcclellan, California |
None on file | 1991-01-16 | Valid |