N530RL — Mcdonnell Douglas Heli Co 369FF
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026
N530RL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 0602FF
- Manufacturer
- Mcdonnell Douglas Heli Co
- Model
- 369FF
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c30 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Gulf Helicopters Llc — Santa Fe, TX
Accident & incident history
An inadvertent tail rotor strike during an attempted pinnacle landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Inhospitable terrain/topography contributed to the severity of the accident.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Mcdonnell Douglas Heli Co 369FF).
- Dec 5, 2022registered — Gulf Helicopters Llc
- Dec 5, 2022registered — Gulf Helicopters Llc
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N530RL been in an accident?
- Yes. N530RL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N530RL?
- N530RL is a Mcdonnell Douglas Heli Co 369FF (rotorcraft), serial number 0602FF.
- Who is N530RL registered to?
- N530RL is registered to Gulf Helicopters Llc of Santa Fe, TX. Registration status: active.
- Has N530RL been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N530RL (WPR11GA115) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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