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Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
UH-1B
Registry code
1181410
Registered
42 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
103 mph
Certification
Not type certificated

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

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Aircraft by year built · 75

1960Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 28

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1980In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB SW-18-29Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure FailureIssued Oct 1, 2018
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Registered aircraft · 42

N1022QAmerican Huey 369 Inc · Peru, INBuilt 1964 · S/N 64-14049N102FWSierra Aeronautics LLC · Franklin, KYS/N 62-1905N11NENorthern X Treme Helicopters Inc · Gridley, CABuilt 2001 · S/N 63-13086
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181410')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 58

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 9 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 41 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR23LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH-1B · Orland, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.Mar 2, 2023 · N234SJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22FA047Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell UH1B · Clear, AKA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 27, 2022 · N9970F · DestroyedNTSB ERA22FA279Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBell UH-1B · Amherstdale, WVthe operator’s failure to adequately inspect the former military turbine powered helicopter, which allowed an engine issue to progress and result in a loss of engine power and a subsequent loss of control after the helicopter struck powerlines during a forced…Jun 22, 2022 · N98F · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181410')
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FAA incident reports · 60

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230302001889ABell UH-1B · Orland, CAAfter taking off from county road 24, pilot reported running out of fuel during aerial application on an orchard. The pilot said in a verbal statement that it was his first day on the job. He mentioned that he did not have very much time in that type of…Mar 2, 2023 · N234SJ · Substantial damageAccident 20220626008299ABell UH-1B · Anderson, AKNumerous witnesses reported that after a normal liftoff, the helicopter hovered with the longline fully extended as it maneuvered to hook up to the external load. A loud “snap” or “bang” was heard, and the helicopter “bucked”. Subsequently, the helicopter…Jun 26, 2022 · N9970F · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20220622023339ABell UH-1B · Amherstdale, WVOn June 22, 2022, about 1645 eastern daylight time, a Bell UH-1B helicopter, [privacy data omitted], was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Amherstdale, west Virginia. The private pilot, two pilot rated passengers and three additional passengers…Jun 22, 2022 · N98F · Destroyed · 6 fatal
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181410')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 20

SDR UPX2009F00004Control Servo · leakingON STARTUP FOR A FLIGHT, MECHANIC NOTICED LARGE PUDDLE OF HYD FLUID UNDER FUSELAGE. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THE LT CYCLIC SERVO WAS LEAKING A LARGE AMOUNT OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. THE LEAK WAS SEVERE ENGOUGH THAT IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF HYD PRESSURMay 31, 2009 · N64RA · Bell UH1B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR UPX2009F00003Saddle · crackedON DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND LT FWD OTBD LANDING GEAR SADDLE CRACKED LONGITUDINALLY AT FILLET AREA. REPLACED SADDLE AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)May 31, 2009 · N64RA · Bell UH1B · Main Landing GearSDR H5O2008F00000Liner · wornPILOT EXPERIENCED COLLECTIVE BOUNCE ON TAKEOFF. INSPECTION OF COLLECTIVE LINERS SHOWED SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LINER REMAINING IN THE WEAR AREA. WITH FURTHER INSPECTION, THE MINIMUM COLLECTIVE FRICTION WAS TOO LOW. INSPECTION ON NR 3 AND NR 6 PHASE IAW TM 55-1Dec 5, 2007 · N46969 · Bell UH1B · Rotorcraft Servo System
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Garlick Helicopters UH-1B3 registered aircraftRegistry code 3740001Hawkins & Powers UH-1B2 registered aircraftRegistry code 1280001Bell-Colonial UH-1B1 registered aircraftRegistry code 118141ABell-Sw Florida Avn UH-1B1 registered aircraftRegistry code 118141BWilliams Helicopter UH-1B1 registered aircraftRegistry code 9790871Bell / Colony Services UH-1B0 registered aircraftRegistry code 118141DRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1B0 registered aircraftRegistry code 118141GS M & T UH-1B0 registered aircraftRegistry code 7700000Wilco UH-1B0 registered aircraftRegistry code 9680102
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'UH1B' AND m.code NOT IN ('1181410')
  GROUP BY ALL
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  LIMIT 12"

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