Bell 212 Helicopter in Florida
Florida is a major used-aircraft transaction state with high concentration of flight schools, dealers and aviation events (Sun 'n Fun, Naples, Vero Beach, Lakeland). The flat terrain and dense GA airport network make Florida ideal for cross-country training and recreational flying year-round.
The Bell 212 is the twin-engine "Twin Huey" — a medium helicopter powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T Twin-Pac (two turbines, single transmission), seating up to 14, used worldwide for utility, offshore, firefighting and military missions. Produced 1968-1998, the 212 is the practical sweet-spot for twin-engine medium-lift on the used market: lower cost than the newer 412, broad maintenance support, IFR-capable.
4 used Bell 212 helicopters for sale in Florida · 15-seat · $1,870,000–$3,675,000 · market reference $1,200,000 · updated yesterday
Bell 212 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 212 is a 15-seat twin turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 115 kt (213 km/h), a range of 240 nm (444 km), and a useful load of 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
Bell 212 for Sale
Bell 212 asking prices range from $1,870,000 to $3,675,000, with a median of $3,125,000 (market reference $1,200,000).
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Bell 212 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 212 cost? Used 212 prices: $1.9M – $3.7M, average $3.1M (median $3.1M); market reference $1.2M, across 8 priced of 4 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Bell 212
Buying a Bell 212 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
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Bell 212 Inventory by Country
| United States | 6 |
| Brazil | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Bell 212 Inventory by State
| Florida | 4 |
Bell 212 by Decade
| 1990s | 4 |
Bell 212 Safety Record
Across all 212 variants, 54 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2023. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
54
Total Events
15
Incidents
10
Serious
17
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2023 | Balch Camp, CA | Serious | The pilot’s inadequate performance planning for the operation that resulted in an excessive gross weight for the operati… |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Um Al Quwain, OF | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jul 07, 2021 | Weed, CA | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an approach to a lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fail… |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Evansburg, | Fatal (1) | — |
| Mar 05, 2021 | Bowen Island, | Minor | — |
NTSB records 1982–2023. Includes all Bell 212 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.