Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117
12 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1986 to 1991; half of them date from 1989 or earlier. Colorado has the most (4). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the BK 117 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Lycoming Lts-101 Ser (9), Honeywell Lts101-750B-1 (2), Lycoming Lts-750-B-1 (1)
- Seats
- 7 (up to 8 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 30, 2008; newest July 16, 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
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK 117 B-2 | 11 | 1986 to 1991 | 91.7% |
| BK 117 A-4 | 1 | — | 8.3% |
When they were built by decade · 1 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: Air Methods LLC · Jc Aircraft Leasing LLC · Guardian Helicopters INC · Windward Aviation INC · Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee · Rotorcraft Support INC
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 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 Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
12 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117s?
Colorado, with 4.
Who owns the Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117?
100% 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 · 12
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N945ME | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Rotorcraft Support INC Fillmore, California |
Standard | 2026-07-16 | Valid |
| N317UH | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Jc Aircraft Leasing LLC Wasilla, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-11-08 | Valid |
| N1174U | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Guardian Helicopters INC Fillmore, California |
Standard | 2023-02-21 | Valid |
| N485UH | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 A-4 |
Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee North Salt Lake, Utah |
Standard | 2023-01-18 | Valid |
| N817DD | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Guardian Helicopters INC Fillmore, California |
Standard | 2022-12-30 | Valid |
| N828WA | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Windward Aviation INC Puunene, Hawaii |
Standard | 2022-07-08 | Valid |
| N117AM | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Jc Aircraft Leasing LLC Wasilla, Alaska |
Standard | 2022-05-09 | Valid |
| N170MC | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
5-State Helicopters INC Fate, Texas |
Standard | 2020-04-13 | Valid |
| N250KF | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Air Methods LLC Greenwood Village, Colorado |
Standard | 2014-03-11 | Valid |
| N624AM | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Air Methods LLC Greenwood Village, Colorado |
Standard | 2013-08-02 | Valid |
| N880SL | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Air Methods LLC Greenwood Village, Colorado |
Standard | 2009-12-09 | Valid |
| N64UP | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 |
Air Methods LLC Greenwood Village, Colorado |
Standard | 2008-07-30 | Valid |