Bell HH-1
13 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1970. California has the most (4). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the HH-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Honeywell T53-L13B (1)
- Seats
- 15
- Makers on the register
- Bell, Bell Helicopter
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 6, 1994; newest September 30, 2022
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 · 12 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: U S Department Of State Inl/A · US Department Of State Inl/A · Northwest Helicopters I INC · Minuteman Aviation INC · Del Rio Aviation INC · Classic Rotors Museum
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 HH-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
13 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell HH-1s?
California, with 4.
Who owns the Bell HH-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 · 13
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N88SD | Bell Helicopter HH-1N |
City Of Chicago Department Of Police Chicago, Illinois |
None on file | 2022-09-30 | Valid |
| N441PA | Bell Helicopter HH-1N |
Classic Rotors Museum Ramona, California |
None on file | 2020-03-30 | Valid |
| N233JP | Bell HH-1H |
Washoe County Sheriff Dept Reno, Nevada |
None on file | 2018-12-17 | Valid |
| N91JK | Bell HH-1H |
Washoe County Sheriff Dept Reno, Nevada |
None on file | 2018-10-29 | Valid |
| N911HN | Bell Helicopter HH-1N |
Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department Santa Barbara, California |
None on file | 2010-01-19 | Valid |
| N800DR | Bell HH-1H |
Del Rio Aviation INC Paso Robles, California |
None on file | 2009-10-28 | Valid |
| N8525H | Bell Helicopter HH-1N |
US Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-04-17 | Valid |
| N8528D | Bell Helicopter HH-1N |
U S Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-04-17 | Valid |
| N8529Q | Bell Helicopter HH-1N |
U S Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-04-17 | Valid |
| N2071S | Bell HH-1H |
Minuteman Aviation INC Missoula, Montana |
None on file | 2006-12-22 | Valid |
| N911NV | Bell HH-1H |
Washoe County Sheriffs Office Reno, Nevada |
None on file | 1998-03-18 | Valid |
| N205SD | Bell HH-1H |
Ventura County Sheriffs Department Camarillo, California |
None on file | 1995-09-27 | Valid |
| N6165X | Bell HH-1K |
Northwest Helicopters I INC Olympia, Washington |
Experimental | 1994-12-06 | Valid |