Bell 430 Helicopter
The Bell 430 is the stretched four-blade evolution of the Bell 230 — produced 1995-2009 with twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40 engines, a four-blade main rotor and a longer cabin than the 222/230. Used for corporate, EMS and law-enforcement roles. Smaller production run than the 412 made the 430 a less-supported alternative; today it remains a characterful light-medium twin.
3 used Bell 430 helicopters for sale · 10-seat · Reference price ~$1,700,000 ($1,000,000–$2,800,000) · updated yesterday
Bell 430 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 430 is a 10-seat twin turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), a range of 340 nm (630 km), and a useful load of 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg).
Bell 430 for Sale
Bell 430 asking prices range from $1,275,000 to $1,850,000, with a median of $1,562,500 (market reference $1,700,000).
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Bell 430 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 430 cost? Used 430 prices: $1.3M – $1.9M, average $1.6M (median $1.6M); market reference $1.7M, across 2 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 430
Buying a Bell 430 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Bell 430
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Bell 430 Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
Bell 430 by Decade
| 2000s | 4 |
Recently Sold Bell 430
| 2005 430 | $1,315,018 |
Bell 430 Safety Record
Across all 430 variants, 15 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2000–2021. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
15
Total Events
6
Incidents
0
Serious
5
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Ladysmith Kwa Zulu Natal Province., | Fatal (5) | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | Kailua, HI | Incident | The separation of one of the tail rotors blades’ root enclosures due to improper repair. |
| Sep 06, 2018 | Bostanci, | Fatal (1) | — |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Cabinda, | Incident | — |
| Oct 06, 2015 | Xalapa, | Fatal (2) | — |
NTSB records 2000–2021. Includes all Bell 430 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.