N880SL — 1988 Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N880SL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 7130
- Manufacturer
- Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm
- Model
- BK 117 B-2
- Year
- 1988
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Lts-101 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Air Methods Llc — Greenwood Village, CO
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb at night from a confined area landing zone, that resulted in an impact with a tree, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1988 Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2).
- Dec 9, 2009registered — Air Methods Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N880SL been in an accident?
- Yes. N880SL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N880SL?
- N880SL is a 1988 Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2 (rotorcraft), serial number 7130.
- Who is N880SL registered to?
- N880SL is registered to Air Methods Llc of Greenwood Village, CO. Registration status: active.
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