Bell UH-1 Huey (Iroquois)
404 on the U.S. register across 13 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1962 to 2012; half of them date from 1966 or earlier. Florida has the most (74). 92% 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 UH-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming T53-L-13 (46), Lycoming T-53 (34), Honeywell T53-L13B (18)
- Seats
- 15
- Makers on the register
- Bell, Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, Bell Helicopter Co
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 31, 1978; newest September 22, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida74California70Washington62Texas30Montana21Oregon17Georgia9Alabama9Alaska9Pennsylvania8Indiana8Delaware8
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation143 (35%)Government132 (33%)LLC94 (23%)Individual33 (8%)Partnership1 (0.2%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 257 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid396 (98%)Pending6 (1%)Reports overdue1 (0.2%)Pending cancellation1 (0.2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
None on file236 (58%)Restricted102 (25%)Experimental65 (16%)Standard1 (0.2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Usda Forest Service Fepp32Northwest Helicopters LLC26Brown Helicopter INC16US Department Of State Inl/A9Northwest Helicopters INC9US Department Of State8Bell Textron INC8Dept Of Homeland Security7Rice Aircraft Services INC6US Dept Of State Inl/A5American Huey 369 INC5Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District4
Fleet pages: Usda Forest Service Fepp · Northwest Helicopters LLC · Brown Helicopter INC · US Department Of State Inl/A · Northwest Helicopters INC · US Department Of State · Bell Textron INC · Dept Of Homeland Security
Accident history NTSB records · 114 cases since 1982, 34 fatal
2023-07-11CEN23LA295 · UH-1H N900VF · accident near Woodlawn, IL · no injuries
2023-03-02WPR23LA118 · UH-1B N234SJ · accident near Orland, CA · no injuries
2022-11-03GAA23WA025 · UH-1 CCCXZ · accident near San Clemente, OF · 1 killed
2022-07-17CEN22FA317 · UH-1H N911SZ · accident near Chapelle, NM · 4 killed
2022-06-22ERA22FA279 · UH-1B N98F · accident near Amherstdale, WV · 6 killed
2022-02-17WPR22FA098 · UH-1H N72297 · accident near Coalinga, CA · 1 killed
2022-01-23WPR22LA084 · UH-1E N333XL · accident near Gustine, CA · no injuries
2021-06-15WPR21LA236 · UH-1H N398M · accident near Townsend, MT · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 114 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 UH-1 Huey (Iroquois) aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
404 as of October 2, 2026, counting 13 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell UH-1s?
Florida, with 74.
Who owns the Bell UH-1?
92% 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 · 42 UH-1B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1MX | Bell UH-1B |
Wsh LLC Palmer, Alaska |
None on file | 2026-06-27 | Valid |
| N204DX | Bell UH-1B |
Farwest Aviation LLC Billings, Montana |
Restricted | 2026-01-04 | Valid |
| N204BS | Bell UH-1B |
Intermountain Helicopters INC Cottage Grove, Oregon |
Restricted | 2025-06-11 | Valid |
| N99675 | Bell UH-1B |
Alaska Remote Outfitters LLC Kenai, Alaska |
Restricted | 2025-03-03 | Valid |
| N102FW | Bell UH-1B |
Sierra Aeronautics LLC Franklin, Kentucky |
Restricted | 2024-05-27 | Valid |
| N204JB | Bell UH-1B |
Premier Aircraft Services LLC Bakersfield, California |
Restricted | 2024-01-02 | Valid |
| N64770 | Bell UH-1B |
Premier Aircraft Services LLC Bakersfield, California |
Restricted | 2024-01-02 | Valid |
| N99478 | Bell UH-1B |
Vf99478 LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Restricted | 2023-10-31 | Valid |
| N4480 | Bell UH-1B |
Twin Cities Aviation INC Yuba City, California |
None on file | 2023-09-06 | Valid |
| N606HF | Bell UH-1B |
Agriforrestal Applications INC Cape Coral, Florida |
Experimental | 2023-03-09 | Valid |
| N2956F | Bell UH-1B |
Avag INC Richvale, California |
None on file | 2023-02-04 | Valid |
| N206NJ | Bell UH-1B |
Individual owner Washington |
Experimental | 2023-01-27 | Valid |
| N893PM | Bell UH-1B |
Porter Flying Service Durham, California |
Restricted | 2023-01-11 | Valid |
| N62767 | Bell UH-1B |
Aquila Helicopters LLC Elliston, Montana |
Restricted | 2022-08-16 | Valid |
| N806SB | Bell UH-1B |
Scotts Helicopter Service Le Sueur, Minnesota |
Restricted | 2021-12-11 | Valid |
| N600MA | Bell UH-1B |
Regenald Michaud Aviation LLC Willows, California |
Restricted | 2021-10-05 | Valid |
| N832M | Bell UH-1B |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Experimental | 2020-05-19 | Valid |
| N88976 | Bell UH-1B |
R Consulting & Sales INC Carson City, Nevada |
Restricted | 2019-11-01 | Valid |
| N46969 | Bell UH-1B |
R & R Conner Aviation LLC Conner, Montana |
Restricted | 2018-09-07 | Valid |
| N370AS | Bell UH-1B |
Jtbam INC Lakeside, Arizona |
Experimental | 2018-07-10 | Valid |
| N11NE | Bell UH-1B |
Northern X Treme Helicopters INC Gridley, California |
Standard | 2018-02-15 | Valid |
| N99021 | Bell UH-1B |
Magnum Aviation LLC Goff, Kansas |
Restricted | 2018-01-24 | Valid |
| N98F | Bell UH-1B |
Individual owner West Virginia |
Experimental | 2017-04-18 | Valid |
| N5073X | Bell UH-1B |
Martins Dusters INC Colusa, California |
Restricted | 2017-01-12 | Valid |
| N8043Z | Bell UH-1B |
Magnum Aviation LLC Goff, Kansas |
None on file | 2016-12-19 | Valid |
| N204UH | Bell UH-1B |
R&R Conner Aviation LLC Conner, Montana |
Restricted | 2016-10-18 | Valid |
| N841M | Bell UH-1B |
Rock Creek Leasing LLC Sapulpa, Oklahoma |
Restricted | 2015-03-06 | Valid |
| N405PD | Bell UH-1B |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2014-07-29 | Valid |
| N45731 | Bell UH-1B |
Magnum Aviation LLC Goff, Kansas |
Restricted | 2014-06-02 | Valid |
| N1022Q | Bell UH-1B |
American Huey 369 INC Peru, Indiana |
Experimental | 2014-02-26 | Valid |
| N6180A | Bell UH-1B |
Jones Aviation INC Biggs, California |
Restricted | 2013-03-12 | Valid |
| N424NA | Bell UH-1B |
Jones Flying Service INC Biggs, California |
None on file | 2013-01-18 | Valid |
| N444SJ | Bell UH-1B |
Jones Flying Service Biggs, California |
Restricted | 2009-06-24 | Valid |
| N45855 | Bell UH-1B |
Scotts Helicopter Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
None on file | 2009-01-23 | Valid |
| N46928 | Bell UH-1B |
Scotts Helicopter Services INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
Restricted | 2008-05-14 | Valid |
| N22753 | Bell UH-1B |
Martins Dusters INC Colusa, California |
Restricted | 2006-04-04 | Valid |
| N234SJ | Bell UH-1B |
Porter Flying Services INC Chico, California |
Restricted | 2002-03-20 | Valid |
| N59HP | Bell UH-1B |
Individual owner California |
Restricted | 1996-05-01 | Valid |
| N204DS | Bell UH-1B |
Greenwood Helicopters INC Washington, North Carolina |
Restricted | 1995-11-30 | Valid |
| N91320 | Bell UH-1B |
Avag INC Richvale, California |
Restricted | 1991-12-30 | Valid |
| N4237V | Bell UH-1B |
Ratledge Thomas D Bethel, Alaska |
Restricted | 1987-01-22 | Valid |
| N9434A | Bell UH-1B |
Pennsylvania College Of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
None on file | 1978-07-31 | Valid |