# Bell VH-1B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1181409
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: VH-1B
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 103 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-vh-1b

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 ATL87LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA119), Apr 21, 1987: Bell UH-1B (N46884), Clarksville, TN, destroyed

## 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 19870421060899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870421060899A), Apr 21, 1987: Bell UH1B (N46884), Clarksville, TN, Destroyed. Helicopter impacted ground and rolled over after loss of tail rotor control. Prior damage ignored. No airworthiness

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