Has N843M been in an accident?

Yes. N843M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N843M?

N843M is a 1963 Bell UH-1B (rotorcraft), serial number 63-8676.

N843M — 1963 Bell UH-1B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N843M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 63-8676
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: UH-1B
Year: 1963
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming T-53
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA241May 13, 2009Richvale, CASerious
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Bell UH-1B).

Mar 30, 2010deregistered — Avag Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N843M was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1963 Bell UH-1B above.

until Dec 1, 19341929 Boeing Airplane Co 40-B-4 (s/n 1169)

Frequently asked

Has N843M been in an accident?: Yes. N843M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N843M?: N843M is a 1963 Bell UH-1B (rotorcraft), serial number 63-8676.

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