Has N4251A been in an accident?

Yes. N4251A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N4251A?

N4251A is a 1960 Bell 47D1 (rotorcraft), serial number 110.

N4251A — 1960 Bell 47D1

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N4251A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 110
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47D1
Year: 1960
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Franklin 6v4 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA029Nov 8, 2011San Diego, CANo injuries
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated autorotation and the pilots’ failure to use carburetor heat while operating at reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1960 Bell 47D1).

Aug 9, 2013deregistered — Meruelo Ernesto A

Frequently asked

Has N4251A been in an accident?: Yes. N4251A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N4251A?: N4251A is a 1960 Bell 47D1 (rotorcraft), serial number 110.

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