Bell 505 Testimonial: Butte County Sheriff's Department

Butte County Sheriff's aviation and search-and-rescue personnel describe the Bell 505 as a versatile and effective aircraft.

They value its combination of power, handling, room, speed, smoothness and visibility. The aircraft can carry more people and equipment, reducing workload and improving rescue capability.

The team uses the 505 across varied terrain, from river rescues at sea level to mountain rescues at high altitude, and for large-animal rescue training.

The 505's open-cockpit concept, spacious cabin and modernized cockpit and safety features make searching and patient transport easier and more capable.