Bell H-13
8 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1952 to 1958; half of them date from 1952 or earlier. Minnesota has the most (2). 50% 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 H-13 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Franklin 6A&6V335 Ser (2), Lycoming Vo-435 Series (1), Franklin 6V4 Series (1)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 6, 1972; newest October 17, 2024
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 · 4 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: Scotts Helicopter Services
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 H-13 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
8 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell H-13s?
Minnesota, with 2.
Who owns the Bell H-13?
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N28895 | Bell H-13H |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-10-17 | Valid |
| N8859 | Bell H13G |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2024-04-25 | Valid |
| N36015 | Bell H-13E |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2018-09-12 | Valid |
| N73550 | Bell H13G |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2014-07-29 | Valid |
| N873M | Bell H-13 |
Scotts Helicopter Services Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2007-11-08 | Valid |
| N877M | Bell H-13 |
Scott'S Helicopter Services Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2007-11-07 | Valid |
| N47TK | Bell H13G |
Millenium Helicopters I INC Middletown, Delaware |
Standard | 2005-06-27 | Valid |
| N17476 | Bell H13G |
Aviation Maintenance Technology Seattle, Washington |
None on file | 1972-12-06 | Valid |