N123NC — 1971 Bell 206A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
N123NC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 610
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 206A
- Year
- 1971
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250 Ser 250hp
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- North Carolina State Highway Patrol — Cary, NC
Accident & incident history
The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Bell 206A).
- Jul 18, 1990registered — North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Frequently asked
- Has N123NC been in an accident?
- Yes. N123NC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N123NC?
- N123NC is a 1971 Bell 206A (rotorcraft), serial number 610.
- Who is N123NC registered to?
- N123NC is registered to North Carolina State Highway Patrol of Cary, NC. Registration status: active.
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