Has N59383 been in an accident?

Yes. N59383 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N59383?

N59383 is a 1973 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 1150.

Who is N59383 registered to?

N59383 is registered to N57aw Llc of Glendale, AZ. Registration status: active.

N59383 — 1973 Bell 206B

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N59383 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1150
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206B
Year: 1973
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250 Ser 400hp
Registration: Active
Registered to: N57aw Llc — Glendale, AZ

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Accident & incident history

WPR11CA243May 27, 2011Glendale, AZNo injuries
The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during the autorotation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Bell 206B).

May 5, 2011registered — N57aw Llc

Frequently asked

Has N59383 been in an accident?: Yes. N59383 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N59383?: N59383 is a 1973 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 1150.
Who is N59383 registered to?: N59383 is registered to N57aw Llc of Glendale, AZ. Registration status: active.

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