Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 48 Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N airframes on record (built 1996–2000), 14 currently registered. 10 have one or more NTSB accident records (11 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N accidents
The operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
The pilot’s loss of situational awareness while landing, resulting in an impact with power lines.
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
The failure of the output shaft of the overrunning clutch inner race due to frictional overheating of the shaft, which resulted from the failure of the output bearing’s stainless-steel grease seal.
The helicopter pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during power line construction work, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor striking and becoming entangled with a wire and a subsequent dynamic rollover and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and linemen's decision to continue work without a secondary safety device installed, which was contrary to standard operating procedures.
Fatigue cracking of a main rotor blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.