N496AE — 1999 Bell 407
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N496AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 53328
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 407
- Year
- 1999
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c47
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Air Evac Ems Inc — O Fallon, MO
Accident & incident history
The failure of the No. 3 tail rotor adapter and shaft due to a loss of torque on the retaining nut. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a requirement to inspect the tail rotor assembly for security in the helicopter manufacturer's maintenance manual and the operator's approved aircraft inspection program.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1999 Bell 407).
- Jan 28, 2008registered — Air Evac Ems Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N496AE been in an accident?
- Yes. N496AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N496AE?
- N496AE is a 1999 Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53328.
- Who is N496AE registered to?
- N496AE is registered to Air Evac Ems Inc of O Fallon, MO. Registration status: active.
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