N407KS — 2008 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N407KS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 53812
- Manufacturer
- Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
- Model
- 407
- Year
- 2008
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Rolls-royc 250-c47b
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- King County Sheriffs Office — Seattle, WA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff from an unstable landing platform. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate chocking procedures for the wheeled landing platform, which included chocking only two of the platforms four rear wheels and led to the platform's instability.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2008 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407).
- Sep 17, 2008registered — King County Sheriffs Office
Frequently asked
- Has N407KS been in an accident?
- Yes. N407KS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N407KS?
- N407KS is a 2008 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53812.
- Who is N407KS registered to?
- N407KS is registered to King County Sheriffs Office of Seattle, WA. Registration status: active.
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