N205KS — Bell UH-1H
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N205KS appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 9526
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- UH-1H
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Usda Forest Service Fepp — Santa Barbara, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary helicopter during landing. Contributing to the accident was the ground crew’s failure to ensure that the helicopter would clear the stationary helicopter.
The failure of left tailboom upper attachment fitting as a result of fatigue.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Bell UH-1H).
- Sep 8, 1998registered — Usda Forest Service Fepp
Frequently asked
- Has N205KS been in an accident?
- Yes. N205KS appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N205KS?
- N205KS is a Bell UH-1H (rotorcraft), serial number 9526.
- Who is N205KS registered to?
- N205KS is registered to Usda Forest Service Fepp of Santa Barbara, CA. Registration status: active.
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