Has N6639R been in an accident?

Yes. N6639R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N6639R?

N6639R is a Hughes OH-6A (rotorcraft), serial number 66-07874.

N6639R — Hughes OH-6A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N6639R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 66-07874
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: OH-6A
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21LA107Feb 5, 2021Horseshoe Bend, IDSerious
A partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel cell outlet valve.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Hughes OH-6A).

Aug 7, 2021deregistered — Usda Aphis Ws Atoc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N6639R was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Hughes OH-6A above.

until Sep 11, 1989Beech A36 (s/n E1534)
until Mar 23, 1971Beech C-45H (s/n 52-10635)

Frequently asked

Has N6639R been in an accident?: Yes. N6639R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N6639R?: N6639R is a Hughes OH-6A (rotorcraft), serial number 66-07874.

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