N284SP — 2005 Bell 407
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N284SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 53655
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 407
- Year
- 2005
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Rolls-royc 250-c47b
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Kentucky State Police — Frankfort, KY
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Bell 407).
- Apr 20, 2022registered — Kentucky State Police
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N284SP was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2005 Bell 407 above.
- until Aug 12, 20131999 Cessna 172S (s/n 172S8235)
Frequently asked
- Has N284SP been in an accident?
- Yes. N284SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N284SP?
- N284SP is a 2005 Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53655.
- Who is N284SP registered to?
- N284SP is registered to Kentucky State Police of Frankfort, KY. Registration status: active.
- Has N284SP been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N284SP (NYC08FA133) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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