N242BH — 1980 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N242BH appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 45506
- Manufacturer
- Bell Helicopter Textron
- Model
- 206L-1
- Year
- 1980
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Rolls-royc 250-c30
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The improper attachment of the tail rotor drive shaft to the air conditioner drive pulley without a drive ring, which resulted in the failure of the hardware, a loss of tail rotor drive, and the loss of control of the helicopter followed by a hard landing and rollover.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1).
- Jan 3, 2024deregistered — B3 Consultants Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N242BH been in an accident?
- Yes. N242BH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N242BH?
- N242BH is a 1980 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 45506.
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