Bell OH-58
329 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1968 to 2025; half of them date from 1971 or earlier. Florida has the most (60). 90% 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 OH-58 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Allison T63 Series (24), Rolls-Royc T63-A-720 (11), Allison T63-A-720 (10)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 112 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 24, 1995; newest September 27, 2026
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 · 258 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: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency · Triple F Flying INC · Edgefield Aviation LLC · Coastal Helicopters INC · Tri Rotor Spray & Chemical · Blair Helicopter Service INC · Helicopter Applicators INC · Georgia Department Of Public Safety
Accident history NTSB records · 74 cases since 1982, 10 fatal
The 8 most recent of 74 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bell OH-58 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
329 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell OH-58s?
Florida, with 60.
Who owns the Bell OH-58?
90% 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 · 3 OH-58A+ (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N554NR | Bell OH-58A+ |
MD Dnr Police Dept Annapolis, Maryland |
None on file | 2016-02-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N521AH | Bell OH-58A+ |
Coastal Helicopters INC Panama City, Florida |
None on file | 2015-02-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8176S | Bell OH-58A+ |
Bladen County Sheriff Department North Carolina Elizabethtown, North Carolina |
None on file | 1998-12-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |