Bell 407 Helicopter in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
The Bell 407 is the four-blade, higher-performance evolution of the JetRanger lineage — a single-turbine seven-seat helicopter powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/C47E engine, with more power, faster cruise and a noticeably smoother ride than the 206 it succeeded as Bell's flagship single. Introduced in 1996 and still in production today as the 407GXi (Garmin G1000H cockpit), the 407 is a fixture of EMS, utility, law enforcement, corporate and private flying worldwide. Cruise around 130 knots; the four-blade rotor gives a quieter, more refined ride than the 206's two-blade system.
3 used Bell 407 helicopters for sale in California · 7-seat · $2,000,000–$3,375,000 · market reference $1,800,000 · updated yesterday
Bell 407 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 407 is a 7-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 133 kt (246 km/h), a range of 330 nm (611 km), and a useful load of 2,347 lbs (1,065 kg).
Bell 407 for Sale
Bell 407 asking prices range from $2,000,000 to $3,375,000, with a median of $2,900,000 (market reference $1,800,000).
Compare Bell 407
See how the Bell 407 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Bell 407 cost? Used 407 prices: $2M – $3.4M, average $2.9M (median $2.9M); market reference $1.8M, across 9 priced of 3 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 407
Buying a Bell 407 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Bell 407 Inventory by Country
| United States | 25 |
| China | 3 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Guatemala | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
Bell 407 Inventory by State
| California | 3 |
| Florida | 2 |
Bell 407 Safety Record
Across all 407 variants, 148 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1996–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
148
Total Events
59
Incidents
15
Serious
44
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2026 | Flagstaff, AZ | Fatal (2) | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Winchester, NV | Incident | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Decatur, TX | Minor | The instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery,… |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Guptkashi, | Incident | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Bountiful, UT | Minor | The pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door, resulting in the helicopter’s coll… |
NTSB records 1996–2026. Includes all Bell 407 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.