Has N499BH been in an accident?

Yes. N499BH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N499BH?

N499BH is a 1978 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 2400.

N499BH — 1978 Bell 206B

Deregistered

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

N499BH appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2400
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206B
Year: 1978
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250 Ser 400hp
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11LA023Oct 13, 2010Newton, TXSerious
The pilot’s attempted takeoff with the fuel hose attached to the helicopter and the pilot and ground crew’s failure to accurately communicate.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Bell 206B).

Oct 18, 2021deregistered — Bagdasarian Walter Dba

Frequently asked

Has N499BH been in an accident?: Yes. N499BH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N499BH?: N499BH is a 1978 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 2400.

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