N64RA — 1965 Richards Heavylift Helo Inc UH-1B

Aircraft record

Serial number

65-12854

Manufacturer

Richards Heavylift Helo Inc

Model

UH-1B

Year

1965

Category

Rotorcraft

Engine

Ama/expr Unknown Eng

Registration

Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

1. WPR19FA091Mar 8, 2019Forks, WAFatal · 1 fatal

   A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the gas generator sealing disk as a result of the operator’s exceedance of the sealing disk life limits at too low an altitude for the pilot to accomplish a successful autorotation which resulted in the collision with terrain.

2. ANC08LA083Jun 30, 2008Iliamna, AKNo injuries

   The failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure the helicopter was properly maintained, resulting in a severe in-flight vibration due to collective bounce. Contributing to the accident was loose and worn bearings on the helicopter's stabilizer bar, swashplate, flight control tube assemblies, and the right and left hydraulic servos.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Richards Heavylift Helo Inc UH-1B).

1. Mar 5, 2022deregistered — Iron Eagle Helicopter Inc

Frequently asked

Has N64RA been in an accident?

Yes. N64RA appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N64RA?

N64RA is a 1965 Richards Heavylift Helo Inc UH-1B (rotorcraft), serial number 65-12854.

Has N64RA been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N64RA (WPR19FA091) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.