N173MS — 2000 Bell 206-L4
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N173MS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 52256
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 206-L4
- Year
- 2000
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c30 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Florida Keys Mosquito Control District — Marathon, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while it was being reloaded with the rotors turning in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a rotor strike with ground equipment.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Bell 206-L4).
- Nov 8, 2003registered — Florida Keys Mosquito Control District
Frequently asked
- Has N173MS been in an accident?
- Yes. N173MS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N173MS?
- N173MS is a 2000 Bell 206-L4 (rotorcraft), serial number 52256.
- Who is N173MS registered to?
- N173MS is registered to Florida Keys Mosquito Control District of Marathon, FL. Registration status: active.
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