N288AE — 1989 Bell 206L-3
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N288AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 51327
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 206L-3
- Year
- 1989
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c30 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Air Evac Ems Inc — O Fallon, MO
Accident & incident history
A collision with a fence during landing due to the crew’s reduced distance estimation and depth perception while using night vision goggles. Contributing to the accident was the low moon angle, which made viewing the fence more challenging.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1989 Bell 206L-3).
- Oct 26, 2005registered — Air Evac Ems Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N288AE been in an accident?
- Yes. N288AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N288AE?
- N288AE is a 1989 Bell 206L-3 (rotorcraft), serial number 51327.
- Who is N288AE registered to?
- N288AE is registered to Air Evac Ems Inc of O Fallon, MO. Registration status: active.
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