N911SZ — Bell UH-1H
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N911SZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 70-16431
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- UH-1H
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Bernalillo County Sheriffs Department — Albuquerque, NM
Accident & incident history
The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the starter-generator input (zerol) gear which failed due to poor maintenance. Contributing to the accident was the unsuccessful autorotation complicated by the setting sun and high density altitude.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Bell UH-1H).
- May 15, 2000registered — Bernalillo County Sheriffs Department
Frequently asked
- Has N911SZ been in an accident?
- Yes. N911SZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N911SZ?
- N911SZ is a Bell UH-1H (rotorcraft), serial number 70-16431.
- Who is N911SZ registered to?
- N911SZ is registered to Bernalillo County Sheriffs Department of Albuquerque, NM. Registration status: active.
- Has N911SZ been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N911SZ (CEN22FA317) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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