N73AW — Bell 206-L4
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N73AW appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 52115
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 206-L4
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Allison 250-c30 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Tre Aviation Corp — Wilmington, DE
Accident & incident history
The pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snagging on a ridgeline, a loss of lateral control, and a rollover.
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted from a fractured separator.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Bell 206-L4).
- Apr 26, 2024registered — Tre Aviation Corp
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N73AW was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Bell 206-L4 above.
- until Nov 18, 1994Piper PA-32R-300 (s/n 32R7680055)
Frequently asked
- Has N73AW been in an accident?
- Yes. N73AW appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N73AW?
- N73AW is a Bell 206-L4 (rotorcraft), serial number 52115.
- Who is N73AW registered to?
- N73AW is registered to Tre Aviation Corp of Wilmington, DE. Registration status: active.
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