# Bell H-13

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1180806
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: H-13
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-h-13

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 (2)

- [N873M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N873M): [Scotts Helicopter Services](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), S/N 65-8043
- [N877M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N877M): [Scott'S Helicopter Services](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT'S%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), S/N 64-17875

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19870414030219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870414030219I), Apr 14, 1987: Bell 47D1 (N13137), La Habra, CA, Minor damage. Lost tail rotor effectiveness while circling. Regained control at hard touchdown. Rotor blades, skid broken.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Tucker Mitchel C H-13](https://openairdocs.org/model/tucker-mitchel-c-h-13): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619KN

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