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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 · 6 UH-1E (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N453CC | Bell UH-1E |
Helo 1 LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Restricted | 2024-06-20 | Valid |
| N333XL | Bell UH-1E |
Cj Air LLC Nezperce, Idaho |
Restricted | 2023-03-24 | Valid |
| N911KK | Bell UH-1E |
Collings Foundation Stow, Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2022-12-30 | Valid |
| N9678Z | Bell UH-1E |
Flight Data INC Roanoke, Texas |
None on file | 2022-02-25 | Valid |
| N154TL | Bell UH-1E |
Jtbam INC Lakeside, Arizona |
Restricted | 2017-08-25 | Valid |
| N137US | Bell UH-1E |
Thomas Aviation LLC Orleans, California |
Restricted | 2010-01-12 | Valid |