N873HL — 1978 Bell 212
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N873HL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s inadequate performance planning for the operation that resulted in an excessive gross weight for the operating conditions, leading to a loss of altitude during maneuvering and contact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight despite a series of malfunctions with the water deployment system, and his subsequent inability to jettison the load, preventing a successful recovery from the loss of altitude.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Bell 212).
- Jan 15, 2024deregistered — Rogers Robin M
Frequently asked
- Has N873HL been in an accident?
- Yes. N873HL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N873HL?
- N873HL is a 1978 Bell 212 (rotorcraft), serial number 30873.
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