Has N83181 been in an accident?

Yes. N83181 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N83181?

N83181 is a 1973 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 1095.

N83181 — 1973 Bell 206B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N83181 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1095
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206B
Year: 1973
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c20b
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA19CA186Mar 29, 2019Valley Center, CASerious
The ground crew’s attachment of the load fill hose to the helicopter without telling the pilot, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Bell 206B).

Jan 3, 2020deregistered — Hummingbirds Inc

Frequently asked

Has N83181 been in an accident?: Yes. N83181 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N83181?: N83181 is a 1973 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 1095.

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