N111DR — 1996 Bell UH-1H

Aircraft record

Serial number

64-13699

Manufacturer

Bell

Model

UH-1H

Year

1996

Category

Rotorcraft

Engine

Lycoming T53-l-13

Registration

Active

Registered to

Northwest Helicopters I Inc — Olympia, WA

View the FAA registry record for N111DR →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR18LA147May 25, 2018Olympia, WASerious

   A loss of tail rotor thrust due to the improper installation of the tail rotor assembly by maintenance personnel resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the helicopter as he began transition into forward flight from a hover, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of company quality control personnel to identify the improper installation of the tail rotor assembly before certifying the helicopter for flight, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Bell UH-1H).

1. Nov 2, 1995registered — Northwest Helicopters I Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N111DR was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1996 Bell UH-1H above.

• until Jan 22, 1997Riley-donald VARIEZE (s/n 1481)
• until Jul 17, 19731961 Grumman G-159 (s/n 66)

Frequently asked

Has N111DR been in an accident?

Yes. N111DR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N111DR?

N111DR is a 1996 Bell UH-1H (rotorcraft), serial number 64-13699.

Who is N111DR registered to?

N111DR is registered to Northwest Helicopters I Inc of Olympia, WA. Registration status: active.