Has N213TV been in an accident?

Yes. N213TV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N213TV?

N213TV is a 1989 Bell 206L-3 (rotorcraft), serial number 51298.

Has N213TV been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N213TV (CEN17FA355) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N213TV — 1989 Bell 206L-3

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N213TV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 51298
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206L-3
Year: 1989
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c30 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN17FA355Sep 16, 2017Ancho, NMFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's distraction by a cell phone during a low-altitude flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1989 Bell 206L-3).

Apr 24, 2018deregistered — Lin Television Corp

Frequently asked

Has N213TV been in an accident?: Yes. N213TV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N213TV?: N213TV is a 1989 Bell 206L-3 (rotorcraft), serial number 51298.
Has N213TV been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N213TV (CEN17FA355) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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