N5QV — Bell 206B
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
N5QV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 3098
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 206B
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250 Ser 250hp
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Helicopters Inc — Cahokia, IL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Bell 206B).
- Mar 24, 1999registered — Helicopters Inc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N5QV was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Bell 206B above.
- until Aug 13, 20032001 Mcgirl Patrick QUESTAIR VENTURE (s/n 108)
Frequently asked
- Has N5QV been in an accident?
- Yes. N5QV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N5QV?
- N5QV is a Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 3098.
- Who is N5QV registered to?
- N5QV is registered to Helicopters Inc of Cahokia, IL. Registration status: active.
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