Has N4426M been in an accident?

Yes. N4426M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N4426M?

N4426M is a 1975 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 1759.

N4426M — 1975 Bell 206B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N4426M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1759
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206B
Year: 1975
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c20 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15CA007Oct 3, 2014Atlanta, ARSerious
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Bell 206B).

Mar 23, 2018deregistered — Terre Haute Helicopter Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N4426M was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1975 Bell 206B above.

until Apr 14, 1948Piper PA-12 (s/n 12-3378)

Frequently asked

Has N4426M been in an accident?: Yes. N4426M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N4426M?: N4426M is a 1975 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 1759.

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