N16760 — 1977 Bell 206L
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N16760 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 5 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 45081
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 206L
- Year
- 1977
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250 Ser 400hp
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Riggs Bobby W — Lake Mary, FL
Accident & incident history
An inflight loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine fuel pump, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during the subsequent autorotation. The failure of the engine fuel pump resulted from the absence of adequate grease leading to accelerated spline wear within the fuel pump.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Bell 206L).
- Mar 30, 2015registered — Riggs Bobby W
Frequently asked
- Has N16760 been in an accident?
- Yes. N16760 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N16760?
- N16760 is a 1977 Bell 206L (rotorcraft), serial number 45081.
- Who is N16760 registered to?
- N16760 is registered to Riggs Bobby W of Lake Mary, FL. Registration status: active.
- Has N16760 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N16760 (ERA16FA144) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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