N40506 — Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N40506 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1753
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter
- Model
- R22 BETA
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Dingler Larry G — Langtry, TX
Accident & incident history
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure the collective friction control was adequately engaged during an on-ground engine run, which resulted in the helicopter inadvertently becoming airborne. Contributing to the crash were the pilot’s various physical and mental conditions and his use of potentially impairing medications.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA).
- Nov 7, 2024registered — Dingler Larry G
Frequently asked
- Has N40506 been in an accident?
- Yes. N40506 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N40506?
- N40506 is a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (rotorcraft), serial number 1753.
- Who is N40506 registered to?
- N40506 is registered to Dingler Larry G of Langtry, TX. Registration status: active.
- Has N40506 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N40506 (CEN23FA183) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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