Has N400BE been in an accident?

Yes. N400BE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N400BE?

N400BE is a 1977 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 470115D.

Has N400BE been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N400BE (LAX08FA233) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N400BE — 1977 Hughes 369D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N400BE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 470115D
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 369D
Year: 1977
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250 Ser 400hp
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

LAX08FA233Jul 19, 2008Price, UTFatal · 3 fatal
The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning for the takeoff and the loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Hughes 369D).

May 15, 2013deregistered — Bbp Air Llc

Frequently asked

Has N400BE been in an accident?: Yes. N400BE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N400BE?: N400BE is a 1977 Hughes 369D (rotorcraft), serial number 470115D.
Has N400BE been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N400BE (LAX08FA233) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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