Has N486EV been in an accident?

Yes. N486EV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N486EV?

N486EV is a 1974 Boeing 747-212B (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 20888.

N486EV — 1974 Boeing 747-212B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N486EV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 20888
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 747-212B
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P & W Jt9d Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA114Dec 23, 2008Rockford, ILNo injuries
The ground crew's failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while directing the airplane to parking.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Boeing 747-212B).

Jan 8, 2018deregistered — Evergreen International Airlines Inc

Frequently asked

Has N486EV been in an accident?: Yes. N486EV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N486EV?: N486EV is a 1974 Boeing 747-212B (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 20888.

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