Hughes TH-55
20 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1965 to 1986; half of them date from 1967 or earlier. Texas has the most (3). 35% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the TH-55 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Hio-360 Ser (14), Lycoming Hio-360-B1A (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Hughes
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 15, 1992; newest May 30, 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 · 11 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: Ccf Ventures INC · Cactus Air Force LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 21 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
The 8 most recent of 21 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 Hughes TH-55 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
20 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Hughes TH-55s?
Texas, with 3.
Who owns the Hughes TH-55?
35% 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 · 7 TH-55A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N16WP | Hughes TH-55A |
Individual owner Florida |
None on file | 2026-05-30 | Valid |
| N3752N | Hughes TH-55A |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-03-25 | Valid |
| N379MC | Hughes TH-55A |
Avex Holdings Heli INC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-12-14 | Valid |
| N1042P | Hughes TH-55A |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2020-07-20 | Valid |
| N7052D | Hughes TH-55A |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2017-10-27 | Valid |
| N30738 | Hughes TH-55A |
Individual owner Minnesota |
None on file | 1999-10-12 | Valid |
| N5000T | Hughes TH-55A |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 1992-01-15 | Valid |