Has N501PH been in an accident?

Yes. N501PH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N501PH?

N501PH is a Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53401.

N501PH — Bell 407

Deregistered

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

N501PH 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: 53401
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 407
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c47
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15LA265Jun 8, 2015Pecan Island, LANo injuries
The fatigue fracture of the tail rotor gearbox attachment studs, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and a subsequent hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Bell 407).

Apr 19, 2025deregistered

Frequently asked

Has N501PH been in an accident?: Yes. N501PH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N501PH?: N501PH is a Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53401.

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