N206LW — 1978 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N206LW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 45182
- Manufacturer
- Bell Helicopter Textron
- Model
- 206L-1
- Year
- 1978
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250 Ser 400hp
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department — Modesto, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during an autorotation, which resulted in abnormal ground contact and main rotor contact with the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the low fuel level which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during the right turn to final.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1).
- Dec 20, 2022registered — Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department
Frequently asked
- Has N206LW been in an accident?
- Yes. N206LW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N206LW?
- N206LW is a 1978 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 45182.
- Who is N206LW registered to?
- N206LW is registered to Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department of Modesto, CA. Registration status: active.
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