Bell TH-13
19 on the U.S. register. Built from 1965 to 1968; half of them date from 1967 or earlier. Minnesota has the most (9). 89% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the TH-13 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- None None (1), Lycoming Vo-435 Series (1), Lycoming Tvo-435-Gia (1)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 18, 1981; newest January 11, 2024
Where they are owner's state
Minnesota9Florida2Virginia1Texas1Montana1Michigan1Kentucky1Indiana1Illinois1California1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation12 (63%)Government3 (16%)LLC2 (11%)Individual2 (11%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TH-13T | 19 | 1965 to 1968 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 9 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid19 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
None on file12 (63%)Standard5 (26%)Restricted1 (5%)Multiple1 (5%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Scotts Helicopter Service INC5Scotts Helicopter Services INC2Scotts Helicopter Services2Wounded Buck Helicopters LLC1Teterboro School Of Aeronautics INC1San Diego Community College District1Ras Aviation LLC1Pinellas County Mosquito Control1Pinellas County1Cavanaugh Flight Museum1American Huey 369 INC1
Fleet pages: Scotts Helicopter Service INC · Scotts Helicopter Services INC · Scotts Helicopter Services · Teterboro School Of Aeronautics INC · San Diego Community College District · Ras Aviation LLC · Cavanaugh Flight Museum · American Huey 369 INC
Accident history NTSB records · 10 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2003-08-21CHI03FA277 · TH-13T N38CD · accident near Light, AR · serious injuries
2002-07-18FTW02LA216 · TH-13T N99628 · accident near New Iberia, LA · no injuries
1997-04-07FTW97TA154 · TH-13T N74HL · accident near Capitan, NM · no injuries
1996-06-30CHI96LA223 · TH-13T N96161 · accident near Mandan, ND · no injuries
1992-09-02MIA92T#A03 · TH-13T N9596Z · accident near Lake Wales, FL
1990-05-19MIA90LA123 · TH-13T N67223 · accident near Biloxi, MS · serious injuries
1989-07-20MIA89LA202 · TH-13T N65212 · accident near Jay, FL · no injuries
1987-06-10ATL87DKG04 · TH-13T N205PS · accident near Melvin, AL · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 10 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 TH-13 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
19 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell TH-13s?
Minnesota, with 9.
Who owns the Bell TH-13?
89% 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 · 19
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N279MM | Bell TH-13T |
San Diego Community College District San Diego, California |
None on file | 2024-01-11 | Valid |
| N99628 | Bell TH-13T |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Multiple | 2023-10-14 | Valid |
| N838LL | Bell TH-13T |
American Huey 369 INC Peru, Indiana |
Standard | 2023-08-09 | Valid |
| N46MC | Bell TH-13T |
Pinellas County Mosquito Control Clearwater, Florida |
None on file | 2018-07-06 | Valid |
| N67121 | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2016-07-14 | Valid |
| N229SP | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2016-06-16 | Valid |
| N23MP | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2016-06-16 | Valid |
| N67122 | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2016-06-16 | Valid |
| N90528 | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2016-06-16 | Valid |
| N23590 | Bell TH-13T |
Ras Aviation LLC Mansfield, Illinois |
Restricted | 2015-06-04 | Valid |
| N62124 | Bell TH-13T |
Wounded Buck Helicopters LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2013-02-27 | Valid |
| N55ER | Bell TH-13T |
Cavanaugh Flight Museum Denison, Texas |
Standard | 2009-01-29 | Valid |
| N847M | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Services Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2007-11-08 | Valid |
| N871M | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Services Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2007-11-08 | Valid |
| N91001 | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Services INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2002-09-16 | Valid |
| N47MC | Bell TH-13T |
Pinellas County Clearwater, Florida |
None on file | 1997-09-04 | Valid |
| N96161 | Bell TH-13T |
Scotts Helicopter Services INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
Standard | 1993-01-04 | Valid |
| N87GB | Bell TH-13T |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1988-01-27 | Valid |
| N48358 | Bell TH-13T |
Teterboro School Of Aeronautics INC Virginia Beach, Virginia |
None on file | 1981-02-18 | Valid |