# Bell HH-1H

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1180605
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: HH-1H
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 15
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-hh-1h

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)

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## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N205SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205SD): [Ventura County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTURA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT), [Camarillo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Camarillo), S/N 70-2472
- [N2071S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2071S): [Minuteman Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINUTEMAN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), S/N 70-2467
- [N233JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233JP): [Washoe County Sheriff Dept](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASHOE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFF%20DEPT), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 70-2478
- [N800DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800DR): [Del Rio Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEL%20RIO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), S/N 70-2483
- [N911NV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911NV): [Washoe County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASHOE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 70-2457
- [N91JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91JK): [Washoe County Sheriff Dept](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASHOE%20COUNTY%20SHERIFF%20DEPT), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 70-2482

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR22LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA205), Jun 2, 2022: Bell HH-1H (N91JK), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control following the inadvertent placement of his foot behind the anti-torque pedal.
- [NTSB WPR13GA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13GA338), Jul 23, 2013: Bell HH-1H (N233JP), Mount Charleston, NV, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The premature hoisting operation and the inadvertent disengagement of the hoist hook on the rescuer’s harness in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was a lack of direct audio…

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20220602009349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220602009349A), Jun 2, 2022: Bell HH-1H (N91JK), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. On 06/02/2022 at approximately 3:00PM PDT, Bell HH-1H N91JK, departed Reno-stead airport to conduct familiarization/exercise training for the washoe county…
- [Incident 20150608011779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150608011779I), Jun 8, 2015: Bell HH-1H (N911NV), NV, Minor damage. A Bell HH-1H helicopter, operated under public use by washoe county sheriff's office, struck the top of a tree while conducting hoist training on the south…
- [Accident 20130722017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130722017699A), Jul 22, 2013: Bell HH-1H (N233JP), Mt. Charleston, NV, No damage, 1 fatal. On 07-22-13 at approximately 2220 hours, a Bell HH-1H helicopter, operated by the las vegas metropolitan police department responded to an area within the…
- [Incident 20120518012079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120518012079I), May 18, 2012: Bell HH-1H (N233JP), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Wind shifted during complex training flight causing rotor blade to come in contact with canyon wall.
- [Incident 20080402835859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080402835859I), Apr 2, 2008: Bell HH1H (N911NV), Reno, NV, Minor damage. (-23) The main rotor tip contacted the top of a ravine causing damage to the rotor blade.

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