Has N5016U been in an accident?

Yes. N5016U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N5016U?

N5016U is a Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 2634.

Has N5016U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5016U (WPR10GA097) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5016U — Bell 206B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N5016U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2634
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206B
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR10GA097Jan 5, 2010Auberry, CAFatal · 4 fatal
The pilot's failure to see and avoid a wire while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 18, 2010deregistered — Palm Springs Aviation Inc Dba

Frequently asked

Has N5016U been in an accident?: Yes. N5016U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N5016U?: N5016U is a Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 2634.
Has N5016U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5016U (WPR10GA097) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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