N259AM — 2011 Eurocopter EC 130 B4
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N259AM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 7050
- Manufacturer
- Eurocopter
- Model
- EC 130 B4
- Year
- 2011
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Turbomeca Arriel 2b1
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Air Methods Llc — Greenwood Village, CO
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper decision to approach the airport and enter a low altitude hover with a gusting quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a turn at a low altitude.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 Eurocopter EC 130 B4).
- Jun 15, 2016registered — Air Methods Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N259AM been in an accident?
- Yes. N259AM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N259AM?
- N259AM is a 2011 Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (rotorcraft), serial number 7050.
- Who is N259AM registered to?
- N259AM is registered to Air Methods Llc of Greenwood Village, CO. Registration status: active.
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