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 · 24 UH-1N (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7253N | Bell UH-1N |
Dakota Air Parts Intl INC Fargo, North Dakota |
None on file | 2024-05-17 | Valid |
| N7252N | Bell UH-1N |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2014-07-11 | Valid |
| N7255N | Bell UH-1N |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2014-07-11 | Valid |
| N7256N | Bell UH-1N |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2014-07-11 | Valid |
| N7271N | Bell UH-1N |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2014-07-11 | Valid |
| N7272N | Bell UH-1N |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2014-07-11 | Valid |
| N7273N | Bell UH-1N |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2014-07-11 | Valid |
| N7274N | Bell UH-1N |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2014-07-11 | Valid |
| N497DB | Bell UH-1N |
Brown Helicopter INC Pensacola, Florida |
None on file | 2013-09-04 | Valid |
| N497LH | Bell UH-1N |
Brown Helicopter INC Pensacola, Florida |
None on file | 2013-08-30 | Valid |
| N497NB | Bell UH-1N |
Brown Helicopter INC Pensacola, Florida |
None on file | 2013-08-30 | Valid |
| N497QC | Bell UH-1N |
Brown Helicopter INC Pensacola, Florida |
None on file | 2013-08-30 | Valid |
| N497FB | Bell UH-1N |
Brown Helicopter INC Pensacola, Florida |
None on file | 2013-08-29 | Valid |
| N774WR | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2012-05-09 | Valid |
| N194WB | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2011-08-19 | Valid |
| N274AW | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2011-08-19 | Valid |
| N78970 | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2011-03-10 | Valid |
| N90845 | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-07-02 | Valid |
| N9108Z | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-07-02 | Valid |
| N91378 | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-07-02 | Valid |
| N9195C | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-07-02 | Valid |
| N9201B | Bell UH-1N |
US Department Of State Inl/A Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2007-07-02 | Valid |
| N72643 | Bell UH-1N |
United States Department Of State Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 2000-05-18 | Valid |
| N83033 | Bell UH-1N |
United States Department Of State Melbourne, Florida |
None on file | 1999-09-13 | Valid |