N849DB — 1970 Bell Helicopter Corp UH-1D
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N849DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 8494
- Manufacturer
- Bell Helicopter Corp
- Model
- UH-1D
- Year
- 1970
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming T5313b
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- D & B Aviation Brokerage Services Llc — Wilmington, DE
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Bell Helicopter Corp UH-1D).
- Mar 14, 2023registered — D & B Aviation Brokerage Services Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N849DB been in an accident?
- Yes. N849DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N849DB?
- N849DB is a 1970 Bell Helicopter Corp UH-1D (rotorcraft), serial number 8494.
- Who is N849DB registered to?
- N849DB is registered to D & B Aviation Brokerage Services Llc of Wilmington, DE. Registration status: active.
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