Has N949FM been in an accident?

Yes. N949FM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N949FM?

N949FM is a 1967 Bell 206A (rotorcraft), serial number 87.

Has N949FM been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N949FM (WPR14FA310) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N949FM — 1967 Bell 206A

Deregistered

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

N949FM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 87
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206A
Year: 1967
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250 Ser 250hp
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR14FA310Jul 23, 2014Wenatchee, WAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Bell 206A).

Oct 28, 2014deregistered — Us Helicopter Llc

Frequently asked

Has N949FM been in an accident?: Yes. N949FM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N949FM?: N949FM is a 1967 Bell 206A (rotorcraft), serial number 87.
Has N949FM been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N949FM (WPR14FA310) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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