Has N16EP been in an accident?

Yes. N16EP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N16EP?

N16EP is a 1980 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 3081.

N16EP — 1980 Bell 206B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Sep 5, 2026

N16EP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Sep 5, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3081
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206B
Year: 1980
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c20b
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12CA304Apr 27, 2012Hershey, PASerious
The pilot's diverted attention while performing aerial application at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adjust the control friction to the position he was accustomed.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Bell 206B).

Mar 20, 2018deregistered — Southern Helicopter Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N16EP been in an accident?: Yes. N16EP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N16EP?: N16EP is a 1980 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 3081.

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