N687AM — 2001 Bell 407
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N687AM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 53497
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 407
- Year
- 2001
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c47
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Air Methods Llc — Greenwood Village, CO
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to ensure the throttle was properly positioned before commencing an approach to land, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a worn throttle detent.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Bell 407).
- May 1, 2007registered — Air Methods Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N687AM been in an accident?
- Yes. N687AM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N687AM?
- N687AM is a 2001 Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53497.
- Who is N687AM registered to?
- N687AM is registered to Air Methods Llc of Greenwood Village, CO. Registration status: active.
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