# Bell 301

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1182109
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: 301
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 11
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-301

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW92FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA215), Aug 20, 1992: Bell XV-15 301 (N702NA), Arlington, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WHICH RESULTED IN A DISCONNECTED PROPROTOR GOVERNOR LINKAGE.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19920820032489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920820032489A), Aug 20, 1992: Bell XV15 (N702NA), Arlington, TX, Destroyed. Left collective pitch actuator bolt fell out. Pilots lost control XV15 rolled right proprotor hit. XV15 inverted.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Boeing Vertol 301](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-vertol-301): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1385001

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