Has N408FC been in an accident?

Yes. N408FC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N408FC?

N408FC is a 2000 Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53450.

Has N408FC been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N408FC (WPR16FA037) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N408FC — 2000 Bell 407

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N408FC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 53450
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 407
Year: 2000
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c47
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR16FA037Dec 11, 2015Mcfarland, CAFatal · 4 fatal
The pilot's loss of control and collision with terrain while attempting a course reversal after inadvertently entering an area of reduced visibility weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience with night time operations.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Bell 407).

Mar 22, 2017deregistered — American Airborne Ems

Frequently asked

Has N408FC been in an accident?: Yes. N408FC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N408FC?: N408FC is a 2000 Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53450.
Has N408FC been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N408FC (WPR16FA037) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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