N56FD — Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N56FD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 3535
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter
- Model
- R22 BETA
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Defibaugh Fred M — Chino Alley, AZ
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable wind conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA).
- Oct 13, 2023registered — Defibaugh Fred M
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N56FD was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA above.
- until Jun 7, 20172012 Davis Frank R XENOS MOTORGLIDER (s/n XNS-019)
Frequently asked
- Has N56FD been in an accident?
- Yes. N56FD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N56FD?
- N56FD is a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (rotorcraft), serial number 3535.
- Who is N56FD registered to?
- N56FD is registered to Defibaugh Fred M of Chino Alley, AZ. Registration status: active.
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