Bell 429 Helicopter 2010s
2010s helicopters include Bell 505 Jet Ranger X (2017+ modern clean-sheet light single), Bell 525 Relentless (heavy class, in certification through decade), AW189/AW169 modern medium twins, EC135 / H135 / H145, MD 530F. Modern crashworthy designs, FADEC turbines, four-axis autopilots. Significant safety improvements over earlier generations. Robinson R66 turbine (2010+) entered production with bladder fuel tanks designed in.
The Bell 429 is a modern light twin-turbine — eight seats, two Pratt & Whitney PW207 turboshaft engines, a flat-floor cabin and full IFR capability. Introduced in 2009, it is popular for EMS, corporate, law-enforcement and offshore roles where twin-engine redundancy is required. Cruise around 150 knots; the flat-floor cabin and large clamshell doors make it especially well- suited to medevac operations.
10 used Bell 429 helicopters for sale 2010s · 8-seat · Reference price ~$3,800,000 ($2,600,000–$5,500,000) · updated yesterday
Bell 429 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 429 is a 8-seat twin turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 380 nm (704 km), and a useful load of 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg).
Bell 429 for Sale
Bell 429 asking prices range from $5,650,000 to $5,650,000, with a median of $5,650,000 (market reference $3,800,000).
Compare Bell 429
See how the Bell 429 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Bell 429 cost? Used 429 prices: from $5.7M; market reference $3.8M, across 1 priced of 10 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 429
Buying a Bell 429 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Bell 429 Inventory by Country
| United States | 6 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| MC | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Bell 429 Inventory by State
| Florida | 3 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
Bell 429 Safety Record
Across all 429 variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2016–2017. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
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Total Events
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Incidents
1
Serious
2
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2017 | Presov, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jul 11, 2016 | Georgetown, DE | Fatal (1) | The emergency response team's failure to ensure that the system operator was secured to the helicopter, which resulted i… |
| Jan 01, 2016 | Rostov-na-Dony, | Serious | — |
NTSB records 2016–2017. Includes all Bell 429 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.