N39LR — 1981 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N39LR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 45654
- Manufacturer
- Bell Helicopter Textron
- Model
- 206L-1
- Year
- 1981
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Rolls-royc 250-c30p
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hornet Llc — Picayune, MS
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to ensure that the fill hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in the fill hose striking the tail rotor and the subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was inadequate communication between the ground crewman and the pilot.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1).
- Jul 22, 2016registered — Hornet Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N39LR been in an accident?
- Yes. N39LR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N39LR?
- N39LR is a 1981 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 45654.
- Who is N39LR registered to?
- N39LR is registered to Hornet Llc of Picayune, MS. Registration status: active.
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