Has N4690 been in an accident?

Yes. N4690 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N4690?

N4690 is a 1976 Bell 47G-2 (rotorcraft), serial number BB2383.

Has N4690 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4690 (CEN14LA415) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4690 — 1976 Bell 47G-2

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N4690 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: BB2383
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47G-2
Year: 1976
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Vo-435 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14LA415Aug 10, 2014Jeanerette, LAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s improper decision to operate an unairworthy helicopter, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Bell 47G-2).

Mar 5, 2018deregistered — Penn Tex Helicopters Inc

Frequently asked

Has N4690 been in an accident?: Yes. N4690 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N4690?: N4690 is a 1976 Bell 47G-2 (rotorcraft), serial number BB2383.
Has N4690 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4690 (CEN14LA415) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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