N4085L — 1968 Bell UH-1H
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N4085L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power, and his improper landing flare during a forced autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative fuel gauge, which was not accurately calibrated, and the pilot’s reliance on the gauge.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Bell UH-1H).
- Aug 21, 2020deregistered — Billings Flying Service
Frequently asked
- Has N4085L been in an accident?
- Yes. N4085L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N4085L?
- N4085L is a 1968 Bell UH-1H (rotorcraft), serial number 68-15655.
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