Has N978RH been in an accident?

Yes. N978RH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N978RH?

N978RH is a 1989 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 4075.

Has N978RH been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N978RH (CEN17FA100) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N978RH — 1989 Bell 206B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N978RH appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 4075
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 206B
Year: 1989
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c20 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN17FA100Feb 7, 2017Galveston, TXFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1989 Bell 206B).

Jul 13, 2018deregistered — Republic Helicopters Inc

Frequently asked

Has N978RH been in an accident?: Yes. N978RH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N978RH?: N978RH is a 1989 Bell 206B (rotorcraft), serial number 4075.
Has N978RH been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N978RH (CEN17FA100) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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